Food Service Assistant Part-Time

Peoria Unified School District • Peoria, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Assistant provides and performs a variety of food services and related tasks in the preparation and serving of food, cleanup, and operation of a school cafeteria. The position is in the Food Service department and reports to the Kitchen Manager. Employment is for a 9-month term.

The role involves preparing food, supporting the cafeteria serving line, setting up dining areas, assisting cafeteria users, and cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and cafeteria spaces. The employee also provides backup to others involved in food preparation, service, cleanup, and maintenance, and performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and six months of relevant food service or closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
• Possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Pass a background clearance check.
• Obtain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit within one month of employment and maintain it.
• 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, and codes, as well as PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Ability to read, interpret, understand, and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, codes, and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the public, and others doing business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of food preparation tasks, including cutting, chopping, measuring, and preparing foods 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 service users.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, utensils, floors, workstations, tables, and other food service and cafeteria areas.
• Provide backup and assistance to others involved in kitchen and cafeteria preparation, serving, cleanup, and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

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