2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker I - Pinnacle HS

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Nutrition & Wellness Worker I for Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona. The position involves providing support to food service personnel, ensuring cleanliness, and compliance with health standards.

This role requires working 3 hours a day, for a total of 9 months, with a pay rate of $15.15/hour. Applicants should be able to lift 50 pounds and possess a Food Handler’s Card.

Qualifications

• Job-related experience desired.
• Knowledge of safety practices, food preparation, handling, and sanitation required.

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment, storage areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Assist with inspections of food deliveries to verify quality and specifications.
• Serve food items to meet nutritional requirements.
• Maintain records, files in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Operating kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker I - Pinnacle HS

Paradise Valley USD 69 Nutrition & Wellness - Phoenix, Arizona

This job is also posted in Paradise Valley Unified School District.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5735307
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Job Description

Nutrition & Wellness Worker I

Location: Pinnacle High School

Duration: 9 months, 3 hours/day, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Grade: 11, $15.15/hour, Non-Interim Position, Dates: 8/4/2026 - 5/26/2027

Purpose Statement

The job of Nutrition & Wellness Worker I is to provide support to the food service personnel at the assigned school location, with specific responsibilities for food service activities, food preparation, and compliance with the National School Lunch Program and mandated health requirements.

Reports to Kitchen Manager.

Essential Functions

• Cleans equipment, storage areas, food serving lines to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.
• Assists with inspections of food and supply deliveries to verify quantity, quality and specifications of orders.
• Supports management and other substitute personnel, student workers, and/or volunteers in daily kitchen operations.
• Serves food items to meet mandated nutritional requirements.
• Stocks food and supplies to maintain adequate quantities.
• Reconciles transactions (e.g., meal counts, monies collected) to maintain account balances.
• Maintains manual and/or electronic files and records (e.g., production reports, temperature logs, time sheets). Provides up-to-date information in accordance with administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Uses web-based programs and software related to the N&W Department to maintain daily operations.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills: Adhering to safety practices; operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.

Knowledge: Basic math; understanding written procedures; writing routine documents; speaking clearly; understanding multi-step instructions. Also knowledge of safety practices, food preparation, handling, and sanitation.

Abilities: Use job-related equipment; consider factors when using equipment; work flexibly with others; interact with diverse individuals; work with data; problem solve following guidelines; communicate with kitchen manager. Abilities include: communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; teamwork; handling interruptions; managing detailed information; maintaining rapport with students, employees, and community.

Responsibility

Work under direct supervision; provide information and/or advise others; continual opportunity to impact organization’s services.

Work Environment

Physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, fine finger dexterity; 10% sitting, 30% walking, 60% standing; exposure to temperature extremes and injury risk; must lift 50 pounds.

Experience

Job related experience desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent desired but not required.

Equivalency

Not required.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

Food Handler’s Card.

Continuing Education/Training

Maintain 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 Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Position Type

3.0 hrs/day

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]