Food & Nutrition Worker - Heartland Elementary

Food Services Inc.; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Coolidge Food Services is seeking a part-time Food & Nutrition Worker for Heartland Elementary in Coolidge, AZ. The role starts immediately and supports school meals service with food preparation, sanitation, and line activity. Must hold a Food Handler's permit and may require a driver’s license and background clearance.

Regional travel is required. Position offers 9 months work basis with hourly pay range of $16.00 to $16.50.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Excellent math skills.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Must have Food Handler's permit.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license required.
• Background clearance and fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menu with tested and uniform portions.
• Maintain highest standards of health, sanitation and safety in the kitchen.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, equipment, workspaces and serving areas.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable.
• Regional travel is required.

Skills

Food safety

Math skills

English communication

Kitchen supervision

Education

Food handler permit

Arizona driver’s license

Job description

Food & Nutrition Worker - Heartland Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963899

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description:
6.0-6.5 hours/day (Monday - Thursday)

The Food & Nutrition Worker, under limited supervision prepares attractive and nutritious meals and dining environment to students and district staff. Maintains the highest possible standards of safety, efficiency and cleanliness in the kitchen. The Food & Nutrition Worker is also responsible for cleaning and sanitation of dishes & equipment, kitchen work space and serving line area and cafeteria

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/Or Competencies Required To Successfully Perform The Work:

Knowledge of:

• Supervises and instructs kitchen personnel in the safe, proper and efficient use in equipment.
• Prepares food to according plan menu with tested and uniform menu.
• Knowledge of School Lunch Program.
• Knowledge of Arizona Department of Education requirements for Food Service.
• Determines the standardized district meals for age requirements.
• Assisting with accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Maintain approved standards of health, sanitation & safety requirements.
• Keep accurate production records.
• Ability to complete reports in a timely fashion.
• Regional travel is required.

MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S PERMIT

Ability to:

• Pass a background clearance and fingerprint check
• Some positions may require a valid Arizona Driver’s License be maintained

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required For Entry Into Position:

• Experience in food preparation-required.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment-required.
• Excellent math skills.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license required.

Work Basis: 9 Months

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16 to $16.50 Per Hour