Cafeteria Worker Lead (Open-Until-Filled)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare and serve meals across multiple school sites. Responsibilities include leading cafeteria staff and executing the work plan in the absence of the manager. Applicants must possess food service experience and cashiering skills.

The role includes a variety of tasks, such as handling customer service and maintaining food safety standards. The position may require additional health-related certifications prior to the start date and involves working in a school environment.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience is required.
• Must have cashiering experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snack bar items.
• Lead the work of food service cafeteria workers.
• Carry out the work plan when the manager is absent.

Skills

Food service experience

Cashiering experience

Communication skills in English

Job description

Summary: Prepares and serves meals and snack bar items from a steam table, grill, snack bar window or mobile station. Leads the work of food service cafeteria workers. Carries out the work plan for the day when the manager is not there. Position hours are adjusted throughout the year based on customer participation volume.

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year food service experience.
• Cashiering experience.
• 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.
• Completion of a Health Department Food Service Operator’s Certificate within three months from date of hire.
• Post-offer/pre-employment physical exam and 50lb lift test.

Additional Information

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Food Services - Multiple Sites - District Wide

FTE: Varies

Work Calendar: 10 month

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.

Current Vacancies

• Collier Elementary School - Tanque Verde & Bear Canyon Area - .875 FTE - 7 hours per day
• FLOAT Central - 1.0 FTE - 8 hours per day
• FLOAT Eastside - 1.0 FTE - 8 hours per day
• FLOAT Westside - 1.0 FTE - 8 hours per day
• Howell Elementary School - 5th Street & Alvernon Area - 1.0 FTE - 8 hours per day
• Roberts/Naylor K-8 - 29th St & Columbus Area - 1.0 FTE - 8 hours per day

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.