Food Service Assistant Part-Time

Peoria Unified School District • Peoria, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Assistant performs a variety of food service and related tasks in preparing and serving food, cleaning up, and operating a school cafeteria. The position is based at Frontier Elementary in Peoria, Arizona, and is a nine-month appointment. The role reports to the Kitchen Manager.

The assistant prepares food, supports the cafeteria serving line, sets up dining areas, assists cafeteria users, and cleans and sanitizes kitchen and cafeteria spaces. The employee may also provide backup to others involved in food preparation, service, cleanup, and kitchen or cafeteria maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and six months of relevant food service or closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 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, regulations, codes, and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the public, and others conducting business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications.
• 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.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.
• May be required to lift or carry supplies, materials, equipment, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation tasks, including cutting, chopping, measuring, and preparing foods and related items.
• Carry food trays to the serving line; monitor remaining food; and retrieve, refill, and return trays to the line.
• Set up tables and eating areas.
• Greet students and other cafeteria users and provide information or assistance.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, utensils, floors, work stations, tables, and other food service or cafeteria areas.
• Provide backup and assistance 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED