2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker I - Liberty ES

Nutrition Wellness; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is hiring a Nutrition & Wellness Worker I for Liberty Elementary and Sunrise Middle School in Phoenix, AZ. The 9-month, 4-hour per day position starts 10/21/2026.

This role supports food service staff with meal preparation, safety, and compliance with the National School Lunch Program. The ideal candidate will handle food service tasks, maintain records, and collaborate with managers and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Adhere to safety practices in a school kitchen.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely.
• Understand basic math and written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment, storage areas, and serving lines to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Stock food and supplies to ensure adequate quantities.
• Reconcile meal counts and funds per policy.
• Maintain production and temperature logs.
• Support kitchen staff and student workers as needed.

Skills

Safety practices

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Multi-step instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service software

Job description

2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker I - Liberty ES

Paradise Valley USD 69 Nutrition & Wellness - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paradise Valley Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5955365
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Nutrition & Wellness Worker I

** SPLIT POSITION **

Liberty Elementary School 9:30 am - 10:45 am (1.5 hours)
Sunrise Middle School 11:15am - 1:30 am (2.5 hours)

9 months, 4 hours/day

Grade 11, $15.15/hour

Non-Interim Position

Start Date: 10/21/2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Nutrition & Wellness Worker I is done for the purpose/s 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.

Essential Functions

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.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents; speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.

ABILITY is required to use job related equipment; consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires interpretation and following of prescribed guidelines; and communication with kitchen manager. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 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.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 30% walking, and 60% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Applicant must have ability to lift 50 pounds.

Experience: Job related experience is desired

Education: High school diploma or equivalent desired but not required

Equivalency: Not required

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Food Handler’s Card

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Food Handler’s Card

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

www.azdps.gov/services/public/ fingerprint

FLSA Status-Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Position Type: .5 FTE

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 15002 N 32nd Street
• Phoenix, Arizona 85032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]