Food Service Assistant

Peoriaud; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Food Services Assistant to support the kitchen operations at Oakwood Elementary. In this role, you will assist with food preparation, ensure cleanliness, and interact with students and staff. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience. This position offers a 9-month term of employment with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months relevant food service experience.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food while maintaining cleanliness.
• Assists cafeteria users and provides information.
• Cleans kitchen and cafeteria areas as needed.

Skills

Customer service principles

Interpersonal skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Food Service Assistant

JobID: 22154

Position Type:
Food Service


Date Posted:
6/1/2025


Location:
Oakwood Elementary - Peoria, 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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