Child Nutrition Elementary Manager Trainee

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Child Nutrition Elementary Manager Trainee to assist in the preparation and serving of lunches in an elementary school kitchen. The role supports cafeteria operations, monitors quality and quantity, and steps in as cafe manager in their absence.

The position requires a high school education or equivalent and reliable transportation. This trainee role offers a 30-hour work week, with benefits including sick leave, holidays, retirement matching, and health and life

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must have valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Maricopa County Food Service Worker card.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of lunches on a time schedule.
• Monitor quality and quantity control of all food served.
• Coordinate cafeteria operations and assist in cafe manager duties when needed.
• Provide quality customer service to students and staff.
• Assist in ordering and production of food items.

Skills

Punctuality and reliability

Organizational skills

Ability to learn food safety

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment operation

Job description

Child Nutrition Elementary Manager Trainee

Job Description

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizonafor multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time (30 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$19.89

Class/Calendar:

B21,9.5 months

Sick leave, holidays,retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten -year maximum

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To assist in the preparation and serving of lunches on a time schedule and to monitor quality and quantity control of all food served; to assist in the coordination of cafeteria operations; to perform duties of cafe manager elementary in their absence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of lunches on a time schedule and monitor quality and quantity control of all food served
• Assist in the preparation of accurate reports and records
• Assist in the operation of computerized point of sale system
• Assist in regulating safety and sanitation procedures in the cafeteria
• Assist in the coordination of cafeteria operations
• Assist in the promotion and marketing of school lunch to students and staff
• Assist in the supervision of cafeteria personnel
• Assist in the ordering and production of food items
• Assist in the enforcement of district and Food & Nutrition policies
• Assist in providing quality customer service to students and staff
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform duties of café manager elementary in their absence
• Attend designated meetings and classes
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year experience in school food service preferred
• Experience in creative merchandising is highly recommended
• 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
• Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, food ordering, food production and operation of commercial food equipment
• Punctuality and reliability a must
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to plan day’s workload
• Ability to learn food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to be flexible in changing cafeteria situations and to work with constant interruptions

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching
• The role is based in an elementary school kitchen and cafeteria
• May begin work early in the morning to prepare for breakfast and lunch service
• Moderate to high due to kitchen equipment, student interactions, and cafeteria operations
• Frequent stooping, bending and lifting of up to 40lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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.

Child Nutrition Elementary Manager Trainee

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906177
Application Deadline: Sep 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.89 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Phone: [phone]