Food & Nutrition Cafe Associate - 7.0 Hours (Floater)

CASTEEL HIGH SCHOOL; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Matched retirement

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Professional growth credits

Job summary

CASTEEL HIGH SCHOOL in Queen Creek, AZ seeks a Food & Nutrition Cafe Associate (7.0 Hours, Floater) to support the cafeteria team. This full-time position offers an hourly wage of $17.32 and includes shift-based duties in a high-volume school dining program.

Primary responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, handling point-of-sale transactions, maintaining HACCP standards, and assisting with daily cleaning.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
• Experience with cash registers or point-of-sale systems preferred
• Must display ability to work with figures and make arithmetic calculations

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines
• Collect and account for prepayment and real-time transactions of student meals
• Maintain an appropriate change fund for registers
• Perform cashier duties and end-of-day procedures
• Prepare, stock, and maintain serving line area and assist in food prep and cleanup
• Identify reimbursable meals and ensure compliance with federal guidelines
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Set up serving line with proper equipment and maintain cleanliness

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Base Salary:

Food & Nutrition Cafe Associate - 7.0 Hours (Floater)

Chandler USD 80 CASTEEL HIGH SCHOOL - Queen Creek, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Chandler USD 80

Job Details

Job ID: 5984600
Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

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:

$17.32

Calendar:

HIGH SCHOOL - 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 crediteligibilitymay vary based on FTE and start date

Performance Pay:

Journey to Excellence Annual Stipendeligibility 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: CAFE ASSOCIATE

CALENDAR: 1811H PART TIME 1911FT FULL TIME (9 MONTHS)

SALARY: GRADE 106 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

To assist in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of food in a quantity food service operation using safe and efficient food handling practices; and to provide accurate and efficient point-of-sale operations while adhering to excellence in customer service

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate or acquire within 30 days of hire
• Experience in food preparation & handling desired
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Must display the ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
• Ability to keep accurate records and operate a computerized cash register/computer
• The ability to operate institutional equipment is desired
• Must display the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community regarding the school food and nutrition programs
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
• Adherence to all policies, rules, and regulations

Core Job Functions:

• 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 cashier duties and end-of-day procedures as requested
• Prepare, stock, and maintain the serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up
• Accurately identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line, and provide monitoring and 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 equipment, adhering to 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 monitoring and verifying HACCP procedures, including temperature, sanitizing, and storage logs
• Ensure product quality by visual inspection and adherence to cooking/serving guidelines
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor

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.
• Collaborationis an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityis simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyis the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Function effectively as a team member
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community
• Positively accept direction
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Follow policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students and staff
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual

Physical Requirements – Heavy Work

This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties.

Physical Demands:You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:

• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and sitting.
• Using finger or manual dexterity and repetitive finger motion.
• Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction).
• Maintaining focus for extended periods.

Lifting & Force:The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:

• Occasionally:up to 50 pounds of force.
• Frequently:up to 30 pounds of force.
• Constantly:up to 30 pounds of force.

Working Environment:You may encounter some of the following conditions:

• Travel, odors, dust, and poor ventilation.
• Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to pass a physical performance test in accordance with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Administrative Code.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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 9/10/25

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.32 Per Hour

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