Child Nutrition Assistant (7450)

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking a part-time Child Nutrition Assistant to support food preparation, serving, cashiering and clean-up in the district's kitchens. The role runs 20 hours per week, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 180-day/9-month term.

The position requires a current Food Handler's Certificate and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Competitive pay per the QCUSD salary schedule and benefits per district policy; reports to the Child Nutrition

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Food Handler's Certificate.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food preparation is desirable.
• Experience handling money is desirable.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment and a cash register.
• Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with students and staff.
• Assist in food preparation and serving.
• Perform cashiering duties and maintain records.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assist with stocking supplies and inventory reporting.
• Follow food safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Cash handling

Arithmetic calculations

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Current Food Handler's Certificate

Tools

Operate commercial kitchen equipment

Read scales and cash register

Job description

Job Goal

The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in food preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean‑up, using safe food practices.

Job Goal

The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in food preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean‑up, using safe food practices.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler's Certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in food preparation desired
• Experience handling money desired
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
• Ability to operate a computerized cash register
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and students on the Child Nutrition program
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 Days; 9 Months (Part-Time)

COMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

BENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policy

REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager

HOURS: 20 hours per week, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday - Friday

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-exempt

Performance Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community
• Execute all essential skills (i.e., cashiering, completing paperwork, preparing food, cleaning, etc.) within a reasonable time span
• Accurately inventory and report production of food quantities, excess, etc.
• Operate cash register during service
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Operate standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to convection ovens, microwave oven, steam table, and hot holding carts
• Assist with quantity food preparation
• Assist with the daily cleaning of the kitchen and all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and to ensure sanitary conditions are met
• Assist with stocking and replenishing of supplies
• Set up and break down serving lines
• Be willing to take over for the CN Assistant Senior in her/his absence.
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to repetitively use hands and arms, stand, bend, or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone] and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone].

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientación sexual en la admisión y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las políticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-5990.