Cafeteria Worker - Catering (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring for a part-time Food Services position at the TUSD Administrative Building site. The role involves preparing and serving meals to adults as part of the catering team, with hours per day set to 6 and a 9-month work calendar. Training and immunization requirements apply, with a background check required before start.

Location: 220 W 6th Street, Site – TUSD Administrative Building. 0.75 FTE, 6 hours daily, effective 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Six months food service experience.
• Basic math and reading skills (fifth-grade level).
• Verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and refreshments as part of the catering team.
• Follow food safety logs and records as required.
• Duties adjust to customer participation volume.
• Work may involve lifting up to 35 pounds as part of the job.

Skills

Food service experience

English communication

Basic math & reading

Tools

POS system experience

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

Summary

Prepares and serves refreshments and meals to adults as part of Food Services catering team. May complete required food safety logs and records. Position hours are adjusted throughout the year based on customer participation volume. Work may involve occasional lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 35 pounds as a regular part of the job.

Minimum Requirements

• Six (6) months food service experience.
• Demonstrated math and reading skills at the fifth-grade level.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

Preferred Requirements

Cashier/point of sale experience

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Site – TUSD Administrative Building - 220 W 6th Street

FTE - .75 FTE – 6 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9 months

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.