Child Nutrition Secondary Manager - Skyline High School

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

ASRS retirement matched

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Child Nutrition Secondary Manager for Skyline High School in Mesa, AZ. The role oversees daily kitchen operations, ensures proper food quality and safety, and supports breakfast and lunch programs for students and staff.

The position requires a strong background in food production, safety regulations, staff training, and inventory management, with a focus on efficient service and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker Certificate.
• Must acquire Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager Certificate within three months.
• Knowledge of food production and quantity cooking.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient and economical operation of kitchen and ensure quality and quantity of food.
• Manage meal programs including safety, sanitation, presentation, service, and cash handling.
• Determine and order food amounts for in-house production.
• Train and evaluate kitchen staff; establish job descriptions.
• Maintain accurate time sheets, daily reports, deposits, meal applications processing, production records.
• Assist with inventories and promote school lunch programs.
• Prepare vendor reports and safety reports.

Skills

Food production knowledge

Food safety regulations

Inventory management

Staff training

Cash handling

Time management

Effective communication

Education

High school education or equivalent

Maricopa County Food Service Worker Certificate

Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager Certificate

Driver's license

Job description

Child Nutrition Secondary Manager - Skyline High School

Job Description

Skyline High School - 845 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa, AZ 85208

• 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:

$23.56

Class/Calendar:

B24,10months

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 provide for the efficient and economical operation of kitchen and proper quality and quantity of food served daily; breakfast and lunch program to include food presentation, service, cash handling and safety.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for efficient and economical operation of kitchen and proper quality and quantity of food served daily
• Provide for the various aspects of site meal programs to include food, safety and sanitation, presentation, service and cash handling
• Determine and order food amounts necessary for in-house production
• Train and evaluate all kitchen staff; establish job descriptions for kitchen positions
• Responsible for accuracy of time sheet, daily reports, deposits, meal applications processing, production records, direct delivery received and in-house special events
• Assist field supervisor and/or cooking manager in conducting accurate monthly inventories
• Promote school lunch, school lunch week, student and faculty specials, barbecues, catering, etc. to students and staff
• Prepare vendor product performance reports, work orders, monthly reports and safety reports
• Check-in and inspect delivered products
• Responsible for dairy and direct delivery order
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Promote involvement in professional growth activities
• 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 Certificate
• Must acquire Maricopa County Certified Food Service Manager Certificate within three months
• Knowledge of food production and quantity cooking experience
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulation experience
• Working knowledge of food ordering, food production and operation of commercial food equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Course work in dietetics, catering, management or supervision and one year experience in school food service highly preferred
• Computer proficiency and cashiering duties preferred
• 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
• Ability to merchandise a creative food program and be service oriented
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to plan day’s workload; to be flexible in changing cafeteria situations and to work with constant interruptions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds; must be punctual and seldom absent
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, assigned personnel, district personnel and general public, etc
• Ability and willingness to participate in professional growth activities

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Works primarily in a high school cafeteria, kitchen, or food storage area
• Must manage meal production efficiently to serve students during short lunch periods
• Must follow strict health, safety, and nutrition guidelines (e.g., USDA regulations, food handling policies)
• Exposure to hot ovens, steamers, dishwashing areas, and cold storage units
• Typically starts work early in the morning to prepare meals before school begins
• May spend hours on their feet preparing and serving meals
• Regularly lifts and carries food supplies, trays, and equipment (typically up to 50 lbs)

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.

Job Details

Job ID: 5957294

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.56 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Sharp , Receptionist
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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