2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker II - Sweetwater

Young World Physical Education

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 23,419

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Continuous education/training

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Phoenix, Arizona is hiring a Nutrition & Wellness Worker II to support food service operations at Sweetwater Community School. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with health standards, and prepare meals meeting nutritional guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in a food service environment. Responsibilities include maintaining safe food handling practices and managing daily operations while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

Adhere to safety practices and manage food service activities.
Perform basic math including fractions and percentages.
Schedule activities and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain sanitary conditions in food preparation areas.
Estimate food amounts for meal requirements.
Supervise and train food service substitutes.

Skills

Food safety practices

Food preparation and handling

Basic math skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard food service equipment

Web-based programs related to food service

Job description

2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Worker II - Sweetwater

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: Sweetwater Community School

Schedule: 9 months, 6 hrs/day, 7:45 am – 2:15 pm

Grade: 14, Rate: $15.94/hour

Job Description

Purpose Statement: The Nutrition & Wellness Worker II supports food service activities at the assigned location. Responsibilities include directing staff, producing meals that meet mandated nutritional standards, preparing written communications, and ensuring compliance with health standards and the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.

This position reports to the Central Kitchen Manager.

Essential Functions

Monitor, clean and maintain storage, food preparation, and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary conditions and compliance with health requirements.
Estimate food preparation amounts to meet projected meal requirements and minimize waste.
Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature to meet student and staff expectations.
Inspect food and supply deliveries to verify quantity, quality and specifications.
Stock, inventory and order food and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels.
Manage assigned site operations, ensuring safe and efficient food services in compliance with nutritional menu and health standards.
Supervise, train and evaluate N&W Substitutes in food preparation, serving and cleaning.
Attend department meetings, in-service trainings and workshops to share and gather necessary information.
Reconcile transactions (e.g., meal counts, monies collected) to maintain accurate account balances.
Maintain manual and electronic files and records (production reports, temperature logs, timesheets) for up-to-date information and historical reference.
Use web-based programs and software related to the N&W Department to support daily operations.
Respond to inquiries of students, staff and the public regarding food items and service policies.
Screen free/reduced meal applications to ensure accuracy before submitting to the Nutrition & Wellness Department.

Other Functions

Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Adhere to safety practices; plan and manage projects; prepare and maintain accurate records; operate standard food service equipment; use relevant software applications.
Perform basic math, including fractions, percentages and ratios; read technical information; compose documents; facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; understand safety practices, food preparation and handling, sanitation practices, and quantity cooking methods.
Schedule activities; gather, collate and classify data; manage equipment; work with diverse groups; set priorities; work as part of a team; handle interruptions; maintain rapport with students, employees and community.

Responsibilities

Work under limited supervision following standardized practices; direct others within a small work unit; utilize resources from other units as needed.

Work Environment

Physical demands include significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; fine finger dexterity. The job requires approximately 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing. It is performed under temperature extremes and exposure to risks of injury and/or illness. Ability to lift 50 pounds is required.

Experience

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

None specified.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

ServSafe Certificate.

Continuing Education / Training

Maintain necessary certificates.

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity

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. For inquiries concerning compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Position Type

.75 FTE

Job Category

Support Staff > Food Service

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