Food & Nutrition Cafe Assistant Manager - Elementary

CTA FREEDOM CAMPUS; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Arizona retirement system

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Professional growth credit

Annual stipend eligibility

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District is hiring a Café Assistant Manager for Elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ. The role oversees cash handling, meal service, and HACCP compliance while supporting food service operations and customer interactions with students and parents.

The position is full-time with benefits including retirement, health, and life insurance. It requires a high school diploma and food handler certification, plus experience with money handling and POS systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handler's Certificate preferred.
• Experience handling money is desired.

Responsibilities

• Display knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines.
• Collect and account for prepayment and real-time transactions.
• Maintain a change fund and perform cashiering duties.
• Assist in serving line and food preparation tasks.
• Ensure meals meet federal guidelines.

Skills

Cash handling

Record keeping

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler's Certificate

Tools

Cash register

POS system

Job description

Base Salary:

Food & Nutrition Cafe Assistant Manager - Elementary

Chandler USD 80 CTA FREEDOM CAMPUS - Gilbert, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Chandler USD 80

Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$18.41

Calendar:

ELEMENTARY - FULL TIME 1911FT __ Total Work Days: 184; Total Holidays: 11; Total Paid Days: 195

Benefits:

• PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit eligibility may vary based on FTE and start date

Performance Pay:

• Journey to Excellence Annual Stipend eligibility may vary based on FTE and start date

New Hire Experience Credit:

• 1% for two or more years of full time like experience and an additional 1% per year not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

New Hire Education credit:

• 1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field, combined with work experience credit not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION:SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: CAFÉ ASSISTANT MANAGER - ELEMENTARY

CALENDAR: 1911FT (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 108 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

Independently perform and work cooperatively with the food service manager to collect and account for cash received during food service sales, and to assist in the performance of food service programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food Handler's Certificate
• Previous experience in handling money is desired
• Ability to operate a computerized cash register and make change rapidly and accurately
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to work with figures and to make mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate with parents and students regarding the food service program
• Ability to fill in manager/supervisory duties in the kitchen manager’s absence
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules

Core Job Functions

• Display, demonstrate thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines and procedures
• Collect and account for prepayment and real‑time transactions of student meals
• Maintain an appropriate change fund for registers
• Accurately perform cashiering duties and end‑of‑day procedures as requested
• Prepare, stock & maintain the serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up
• Accurately identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line; provide monitoring & guidance to customers to be sure selections meet federal guidelines.
• Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, air fryer ovens, food warmers, coolers, and freezers
• Set up serving line with appropriate serving equipment, utensils, and safety measures
• Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily
• Assist the manager in verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures, including temperature, sanitizer, and storage logs
• Ensures product quality by visual inspection & adherence to cooking/serving guidelines provided to maintain customer satisfaction
• Assist in ordering/inventory tasks – assist in quality assurance of products served
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and community, treating all with respect
• Perform manager duties as required in the absence of the manager/supervisor
• Performs all related duties as required
• Performs all duties safely and prudently as directed

Core Values

• Excellencein all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equityand fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationisan effective decision‑making model as well as an effective morale‑enhancing model.
• Integrityissimply non‑negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyisthe essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem‑solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need‑to‑know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures

Physical Requirements – Heavy Work

• Ability to work extended periods of time in extreme temperatures (cold salad/sandwich prep, inventory for freezer & coolers)
• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable to the job.
• Employee must be able to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces while performing various duties, including but not limited to push/pull force of up to 100 pounds for various machines.
• Employee must stand constantly and walk frequently, lifting items of various sizes, up to 50 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to lift safely.
• Employee may rarely be required to climb ladders, to perform various stocking, inventory, cleaning or maintenance tasks
• Employees may be subject to travel, fumes, odors, chemicals, blood‑borne pathogens, workplace restrictions, cold and/or hot temperatures, and loud noises
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 11/4/25