Child Nutrition Elementary Manager Trainee

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched through the Arizona

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Child Nutrition Elementary Manager Trainee in Mesa, AZ. This full-time role offers a 30-hour work week and supports lunch prep, serving, and cafeteria operations under the Mesa Public Schools Food & Nutrition department.

The position provides a base hourly rate of $19.89 with benefits including sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance, and annual performance pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of lunches on a time schedule.
• Maintain quality and quantity control of all food served.
• Assist in coordinating cafeteria operations and reports.
• Operate the computerized point of sale system.
• Enforce safety and sanitation procedures in the cafeteria.
• Assist in the coordination of cafeteria operations.
• Promote and market school lunch to students and staff.
• Supervise cafeteria personnel when required.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Organization

Food safety

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

High School education or equivalent

Maricopa County Food Service Worker card

Arizona Driver’s license

Tools

Point of Sale system

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Child Nutrition Elementary Manager Trainee

Mesa USD 4 Food and Nutrition - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5906177

Application Deadline: Sep 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• 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 (30 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $19.89

Class/Calendar: B21,9.5 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 ten -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 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

Skills & Competencies:

• 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.

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]