Cafeteria Custodian (15884)

Roosevelt School District #66; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt School District #66 in Phoenix is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Custodian to support breakfast and lunch service, maintain cleanliness of cafeteria and kitchen areas, and assist with loading and transporting food and supplies.

This 4-hour per week, 10-month position requires a high school diploma, some custodial experience, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods; safety and sanitation standards apply.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Custodial experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Ability to read schedules and memos.

Responsibilities

• Sets up tables in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch.
• Sweep and mop cafeteria floors before, during, and after meal service.
• Wipe-down and sanitize tables, chairs, trash cans.
• Spot clean spills and messes quickly to prevent accidents.
• Disposes of rubbish from the kitchen, cafeteria, and other adjacent areas in such a manner as to meet county health department safety and sanitation standards.
• Collects and disposes of breakfast trash from classrooms.
• Assists delivery and kitchen personnel with lifting heavy cartons and equipment in the cafeteria including food deliveries.
• Cleaning and maintaining in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch.
• Maintains custodial supplies, including chemicals, properly and in accordance with health department regulations.
• Utilizes safe work practices in all functions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Stand and walk long

General maintenance

Reading schedules

English reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance/Custodial
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: C.O. Greenfield Academy of Design and Innovation

TITLE

Cafeteria Custodian P/T

CLASSIFICATION

Classified Hourly

REPORTS TO

Unit Manager

SUMMARY

The Cafeteria Custodian supports meal service during breakfast and lunch, disposes of classroom breakfast trash, and ensures cleanliness of the cafeteria and kitchen areas. Duties also include assisting with the loading, unloading, and transporting of food and supplies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Sets up tables in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch.
2. Sweep and mop cafeteria floors before, during, and after meal service.
3. Wipe-down and sanitize tables, chairs, trash cans.
4. Spot clean spills and messes quickly to prevent accidents.
5. Disposes of rubbish from the kitchen, cafeteria, and other adjacent areas in such a manner as to meet county health department safety and sanitation standards.
6. Collects and disposes of breakfast trash from classrooms.
7. Assists delivery and kitchen personnel with lifting heavy cartons and equipment in the cafeteria including food deliveries.
8. Cleaning and maintaining in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch.
9. Maintains custodial supplies, including chemicals, properly and in accordance with health department regulations.
10. Utilizes safe work practices in all functions.
11. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous custodial experience is preferred.
• Prior work experiences where duties were performed with minimum direct supervision and cooperation with others are desired.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• Ability to bend, carry and lift 50 pounds, climb, and push and pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform general maintenance.
• Knowledge of English required to read and interpret schedules, memos, instructions on tools and equipment, and to communicate with co-workers and students.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to maintain a safe working environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment is the normal school setting and conditions include exposure to dirt and dust, and noise and vibration of maintenance equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10-month year, part-time 4 hours per week, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule Level D.

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