Cafe Student Worker - Food & Nutrition

Young World Physical Education; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 17,218 - 24,523; Part time

Job summary

Youth World Physical Education's Cafe in Chandler, AZ is seeking a part-time Student Worker for Food & Nutrition to assist in food preparation, serving and clean-up while following safety practices and delivering courteous customer service.

You must be enrolled in high school, able to read and write English for job tasks, hold a Food Handler’s Certificate (or obtain within 30 days of hire) and provide two current letters of recommendation from a coach or teacher; dress code and teamwork

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school.
• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions.
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate or acquire within 30 days of hire.
• At least two current letters of recommendation from a school coach or teacher.
• Vision and hearing adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Ability to operate institutional equipment (desired).
• Must adhere to dress code in kitchen for safety and sanitation purposes (closed-toed, non-skid shoes, no jewelry, gloves over painted fingernails, etc.).
• Must display ability to communicate effectively with staff, coworkers, and students.
• Must have knowledge and adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stock and maintain the serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up.
• Assist in accurately identifying a reimbursable meal on the serving line.
• Assist in setting up the serving line with appropriate serving equipment, utensils, and safety measures.
• Prepare and cook food according to food safety regulations while following all county and state guidelines as well as HACCP guidance.
• Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines.
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage as assigned.
• Ensure product quality by visual inspection and adherence to cooking/serving guidelines to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community, treating all with respect.
• Perform all related duties as required.
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.

Skills

High school student

English reading/writing

Food Handler’s Certificate

Letters of recommendation

Attention to safety

Dish/line setup

Communication

Policy adherence

Job description

Cafe Student Worker – Food & Nutrition

Location: Chandler, Arizona.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $15.15 per hour

Job Description

Job Goal: To assist in the preparation, serving and clean up of food in a quantity food service operation, using safe and efficient food handling practices. To provide accurate and efficient food service while adhering to excellence in customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school.
• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions.
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate or acquire within 30 days of hire.
• At least two current letters of recommendation from a school coach or teacher.
• Vision and hearing adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Ability to operate institutional equipment (desired).
• Must adhere to dress code in kitchen for safety and sanitation purposes (closed‑toed, non‑skid shoes, no jewelry, gloves over painted fingernails, etc.).
• Must display ability to communicate effectively with staff, coworkers, and students.
• Must have knowledge and adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations.

Core Job Functions

• Prepare, stock and maintain the serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up.
• Assist in accurately identifying a reimbursable meal on the serving line.
• Assist in setting up the serving line with appropriate serving equipment, utensils, and safety measures.
• Prepare and cook food according to food safety regulations while following all county and state guidelines as well as HACCP guidance.
• Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines.
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage as assigned.
• Ensure product quality by visual inspection and adherence to cooking/serving guidelines to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community, treating all with respect.
• Perform all related duties as required.
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.

Core Values/Professional Qualities

• Function effectively as a team member.
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Exercise positive problem‑solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Positively accept direction.
• Respond to all internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
• Adhere to dress code appropriate to the site and job.
• Follow policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives.
• Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non‑judgmental manner.
• Be a positive role model for students and staff.
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual.

Physical Requirements – Heavy Work

• Positions in this classification typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable to this job.
• Employee must be able to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces while performing various duties, including but not limited to using push/pull force of up to 50 lbs. for various machines.
• Employee must stand constantly and walk frequently, lifting items of various sizes, up to 30 lbs.; items over 50 lbs. require a second staff member to help lift.
• Employees may be subject to travel, fumes, odors, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.