Child Nutrition Assistant (7352)

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Assistant assists with food preparation, serving, cashiering, and cleanup while following safe food practices. The position supports daily cafeteria operations, including quantity food preparation, inventory and production reporting, stocking supplies, setting up and breaking down serving lines, and cleaning kitchen areas and equipment. The assistant may cover for the Child Nutrition Assistant Senior when needed and performs other job-related duties in support of district priorities. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position for 181 days over nine months, working 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Compensation is according to the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position, and benefits are provided as per QCUSD District policy.

Requirements

Current Food Handler's Certificate.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in food preparation desired.
Experience handling money desired.
Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
Ability to work with figures and perform arithmetic calculations.
Ability to operate a computerized cash register.
Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and students about the Child Nutrition program.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules.
Must pass a background clearance.
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and the community.
Complete essential tasks—including cashiering, paperwork, food preparation, and cleaning—within a reasonable time span.
Accurately inventory and report food production quantities and excess food.
Operate the cash register during service.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Operate standard kitchen equipment, including convection ovens, microwave ovens, steam tables, and hot holding carts.
Assist with quantity food preparation.
Assist with daily cleaning of the kitchen and kitchen equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
Assist with stocking and replenishing supplies.
Set up and break down serving lines.
Take over for the Child Nutrition Assistant Senior in their absence as needed.
Perform duties safely and prudently as directed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.