(South Mountain) Food Service Worker - Part-Time (November Start)

Sun Valley Academy•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Sun Valley Academy is hiring a part-time Food Service Worker at its South Mountain location, with a November start. The position supports students during lunch periods and helps maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and orderly environment. The worker collaborates with school staff to supervise students, support meal routines, and encourage appropriate behavior. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:15 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. The stated salary is $17.00 per hour. The position is non-exempt. Duties include checking students' names against lunch rosters, helping younger students open food and drink containers, monitoring students during meals, and keeping the multipurpose room clean and organized. Cleaning tasks include wiping tables, sweeping and mopping as needed, and collecting and disposing of waste. The role also involves following school policies and safety guidelines, cooperating with students and school personnel, and maintaining a positive, caring, and professional manner. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of experience working with children, and a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. The description also notes lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds as needed, carrying, pushing, and pulling, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Sun Valley Academy is a charter school district serving the Avondale, Glendale, and South Mountain communities. It emphasizes educating the whole child through academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and a nurturing environment. The academy describes its workplace as warm, caring, and supportive and promotes diversity, inclusion, community partnerships, and sustainable practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience working with children.
Possess or be able to obtain a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Ability to work in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to relate to students, staff, and the public in a positive and professional manner.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Ability to perform the physical duties associated with maintaining a clean and safe lunch environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise students during lunch periods and ensure proper behavior.
Check students' names against assigned lunch rosters.
Assist lower-grade students with opening food and drink containers.
Monitor students and help maintain a safe and orderly lunch environment.
Wipe and clean tables throughout lunch periods.
Sweep and mop the multipurpose room as needed.
Collect and dispose of waste to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the multipurpose room.
Assist school staff with student supervision and lunch-related routines.
Lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
Perform carrying, pushing, and pulling activities as required.
Follow school policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Work cooperatively with students, teachers, staff, and other school personnel.
Maintain a positive, caring, and professional attitude when interacting with students.