2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker II - Desert Shadows ES

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,116 - 25,801; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a Nutrition & Wellness Worker II for Desert Shadows Elementary School. This role supports food service operations, ensuring compliance with health standards and the National School Lunch Programs.

The candidate will supervise staff, evaluate food quality, and manage kitchen operations. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are required, along with the ability to lift 50 pounds. This position follows a 9-month schedule at $15.94/hour.

Qualifications

• Must have the ServSafe Certificate.
• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Estimate food preparation amounts to reduce waste.
• Evaluate food for quality and compliance with standards.
• Supervise and train food service personnel.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Planning and managing projects

Operating standard food-service equipment

Using software applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food-service equipment

Job description

Nutrition & Wellness Worker II

Location: Desert Shadows Elementary School

9 months, 6.2 hours/day, 7:30am - 2:12pm

Grade 14, $15.94/hour

Non-Interim Position

Start Date: 8/4/2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Nutrition & Wellness Worker II-Elementary & Middle School is performed to provide support to the food service activities at the assigned location. Responsibilities include directing food service personnel, producing food to meet mandated nutritional needs of students, providing written support to convey information, and complying with mandated health standards and the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.

This job reports to the Central Kitchen Manager.

Essential Functions

• Monitors, cleans and maintains all areas of the storage, food preparation and serving areas of the kitchen (e.g., utensils, equipment, refrigerators) to maintain safe and sanitary conditions and compliance with health requirements.
• Estimates food preparation amounts to meet projected meal requirements and minimize food waste.
• Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature to present items that will be accepted by students and/or staff.
• Inspects food and supply deliveries to verify quantity, quality and specifications of orders and comply with mandated health requirements.
• Stocks, inventories and orders food and supplies to ensure availability of items required for projected menu requirements and maintain an adequate inventory level.
• Manages assigned site operations to provide safe and efficient food services at the assigned site in compliance with mandated nutritional menu requirements and health standards.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates N&W substitutes with food preparation, serving and cleaning to maintain safe and sanitary conditions and compliance with health requirements and the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
• Attends department meetings, in‑service trainings, workshops, etc. to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
• Reconciles transactions (e.g., meal counts, monies collected) to maintain 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) to provide up‑to‑date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Uses web‑based programs and other software related to the N&W Department to maintain daily operations.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public to provide information and/or direction regarding food items and/or food service policies and practices.
• Screens free/reduced meal applications to ensure accuracy before submitting student applications to the Nutrition & Wellness Department.

Other Functions

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

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill‑based competencies include adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard food‑service equipment found in a commercial kitchen; and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math (including fractions, percents, and/or ratios); read technical information; compose a variety of documents; facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge‑based competencies include safety practices and procedures; quantifying food preparation and handling; sanitation practices; and methods of quantity cooking.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather, collate, and classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; maintain a good rapport with students, employees and community; and problem‑solve to analyze issues and create action plans.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and utilizing resources from other work units as often required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

Physical demands include 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, 60% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Applicants must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Experience

Job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

ServSafe Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Certificate(s)

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.