2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker II - Hidden Hills ES

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Nutrition & Wellness Worker II based in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves supporting food service at Hidden Hills Elementary with a focus on health compliance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma, food service experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring food preparation and inventory, as well as supervising staff. The position offers a full-time schedule from August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service roles with increasing responsibility.
• Knowledge of safety practices and maintenance of accurate records.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleanliness to comply with health requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate food for quality to ensure acceptance.
• Supervise food service personnel ensuring compliance with health standards.

Skills

Project management

Record keeping

Food service operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard food service equipment

Food safety software applications

Job description

2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker II – Hidden Hills ES

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: Hidden Hills Elementary School

Schedule: 9 months, 7 hours/day, 6:30am - 2:00pm

Grade: 14, $15.94/hour

Position Type: Non-Interim

Job Description

Purpose Statement: The job of Nutrition & Wellness Worker II – Elementary & Middle School is to provide support to the food service activities at the assigned location with specific responsibilities for directing food service personnel; producing food to meet the 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.

Reporting to: Central Kitchen Manager

Essential Functions

• Monitors, cleans and maintains all areas of storage, food preparation and serving areas of the kitchen (e.g., utensils, equipment, refrigerators) to maintain safe and sanitary conditions and comply 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 ensure acceptance by students and/or staff.
• Inspects food and supply deliveries to verify quantity, quality and specifications and comply with health requirements.
• Stocks, inventories and orders food and supplies to ensure availability for projected menu requirements and maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Manages assigned site operations to provide safe and efficient food services in compliance with mandated nutritional menu requirements and health standards.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates N&W Substitutes in food preparation, serving and cleaning to maintain safe and sanitary conditions and comply 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 manual and 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 administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Has knowledge of web‑based programs and other software related to the N&W Department to maintain daily operations.
• Responds to inquiries from 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: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard food service equipment; using pertinent software applications; basic math; reading technical information; facilitating group discussions; analyzing situations; operating equipment; communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with interruptions; working with detailed information; maintaining rapport with students, employees and community.

Required Testing: ServSafe Certificate.

Continuing Education/Training: Maintain certificate(s).

Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance; valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Position Details

• Job ID: 5755665
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026
• Schedule: 7.0 hrs/day (non‑interim)
• Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service
• Job Type: Food Service

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

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

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.