2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker I - Desert Cove ES

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Nutrition & Wellness Worker I is done for the purpose of providing support to the food service personnel at assigned location with specific responsibilities for food service activities at an assigned school location; food preparation activities and complying with the National School Lunch Program and mandated health requirements. This job reports to Kitchen Manager.

Requirements

Adhering to safety practices
Operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen
Performing basic math
Understand written procedures
Write routine documents
Speak clearly
Understand multi-step written and oral instructions
Safety practices and procedures
Quantify food preparation and handling
Sanitation practices
Use job related equipment
Consider a number of factors when using equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods
Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
Work with specific job-related data
Utilize job-related equipment
Problem solving with data requires interpretation and following of prescribed guidelines
Communication with kitchen manager
Communicating with diverse groups
Setting priorities
Working as part of a team
Working with interruptions
Working with detailed information/data
Maintaining a good rapport with students, employees, and community
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Food Handler's Card
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

Job related experience is desired
High school diploma or equivalent desired but not required

Responsibilities

Cleans equipment, storage areas, food serving lines (e.g. pans, utensils, equipment, refrigerators) for the purpose of maintaining safe and sanitary conditions.
May assist with inspections of food and supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
Supports management and other substitute personnel, student workers, and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them in the daily operations of the kitchen.
Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements.
Stocks food and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
Reconciles transactions (e.g. meal counts, monies collected, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining account balances in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Maintains a variety of manual and/or electronic files and records (e.g. production reports, temperature logs, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
Knowledge of web based programs and other software related to the N&W Department for the purpose of maintaining daily operations.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.