Child Nutrition Cook - Mesa High School
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Mesa Public Schools is seeking a full-time Child Nutrition Cook at Mesa High School to preplan work and prepare daily quantity food products according to menus. The role requires ensuring food safety and supervising kitchen staff while maintaining efficient operation of equipment.
The position offers a competitive wage and benefits within a busy high school food service program. As part of the Food & Nutrition team, you will contribute to meal quality and service, collaborate with nutritionists
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent.
- Maricopa County Food Service Worker card.
- Valid Arizona driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation.
- One year experience in quantity food production; some school food service experience.
Responsibilities
- Preplan work and prepare products daily according to menus.
- Taste, smell and observe final product for quality and appearance.
- Maintain economic operation of cook's area, use and cleaning of equipment (i.e. slicers, mixers, oven, steamers, etc)
- Delegate appropriate work assignments to kitchen employees
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Train and direct cafeteria employees
- Test new recipes and products
- Participate in workshops, seminars and in-services
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
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Mesa USD 4 Food and Nutrition - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps
Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
1630 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
- East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly: $19.89
Class/Calendar: B21, 9.25 months
Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay: Available annually
New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a 10-year maximum
New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary: To preplan work and prepare quantity food products needed daily according to menus
Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work for Food & Nutrition in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
- Preplan work and prepare products needed daily according to menus
- Taste, smell and observe final product for quality and appearance
- Maintain economic operation of cook's area, use and cleaning of equipment (i.e. slicers, mixers, oven, steamers, etc)
- Delegate appropriate work assignments to kitchen employees
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Train and direct cafeteria employees
- Test new recipes and products
- Participate in workshops, seminars and in-services
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
- High school education or equivalent
- Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
- Valid Arizona driver's license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
- One year experience in quantity food production; some school food service experience
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and to oversee other adults and student employees
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to take direction from kitchen manager
- Ability to calculate recipe conversions
- Fast-paced, high-energy, and often warm due to cooking equipment
- Early morning shifts - typically starting before school or daycare hours to prepare breakfast and lunch
- Works closely with other kitchen staff, nutritionists, and facility personnel
- Extended periods on foot while preparing and serving meals
- Working in hot and cold environments - moving between ovens, stoves, freezers, and refrigerators
- Lifting and carrying - ability to lift 25-50 lbs (e.g., large food containers, bulk supplies)
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Full-Time
$19.89 Per Hour
Support Staff > Food Service
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Cherish Dearman , HR Assistant
- Email: cedearman@mpsaz.org
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