Copy Of Food Service Assistant

Peoria Unified School District; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Arizona is seeking a Food Services Assistant to support the daily operations of the cafeteria. This role involves food preparation, serving, and ensuring cleanliness within the kitchen area. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and some food service experience. Join us to help provide nutritious meals to students while working in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of relevant food service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food while maintaining sanitation standards.
• Assist in setting up tables and serving areas in the cafeteria.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and cafeteria areas after service.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Copy Of Food Service Assistant JobID: 22159

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Food Service

• Date Posted: 6/1/2025
• Location: Zuni Hills Elementary - Sun City, AZ
• Date Available: July 2025
• Closing Date: 08/15/2025
  
  

Additional Information

Position Title: Food Services Assistant/Short Hour

Department: Food Service

Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

Term of Employment: 9 months

Salary Classification: 7

Job Summary: Provides and performs a variety of food services and related tasks in the preparation and serving of food, clean up and operation of a school cafeteria.

Essential Functions: as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Generally Include The Following

• Performs a variety of food preparation tasks. Cuts, chops, measures and prepares foods, food products and related items. Carries food tray to serving line. Monitors serving line for quantity of food remaining. Retrieves, refills and returns food trays to serving line.
• Sets up tables and eating areas. Greets students and other users of cafeteria services. Assists with providing information and/or assistance to users of the cafeterias services.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, kitchen utensils, floors, work stations, tables and other food service/cafeteria areas. Provides back up and assistance to others involved in the preparation, serving, clean-up and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of customer service.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED, AND six (6) months of relevant food service, or closely related experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious disease
• Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit
• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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