Food Service Assistant Part-Time

Peoria Unified School District • Peoria, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Assistant performs a variety of food service tasks in the preparation and serving of food, cleanup, and operation of a school cafeteria. The role supports the preparation and serving of meals, maintains serving areas, assists cafeteria users, and helps keep the kitchen and cafeteria clean and sanitary. This position is part-time and has a nine-month term of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and six months of relevant food service or closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must pass a background clearance check.
• Must obtain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit within one month of employment and maintain it.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry supplies, materials, equipment, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, if required.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Skill in interpreting and applying applicable statutes, regulations, codes, and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the public, and others doing business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of food preparation tasks, including cutting, chopping, measuring, and preparing food and related items.
• Carry food trays to the serving line and monitor the quantity of food remaining.
• Retrieve, refill, and return food trays to the serving line.
• Set up tables and eating areas.
• Greet students and other users of cafeteria services.
• Provide information and assistance to cafeteria users.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, utensils, floors, work stations, tables, and other food service or cafeteria areas.
• Provide backup and assistance to others with food preparation, serving, cleanup, and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED