Food Service Assistant Part-ime

Peoria Unified School District; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District invites applications for a Food Services Assistant to support daily cafeteria operations. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with student service in a busy school setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and basic food service experience. Candidates should be comfortable following district procedures, working with others, and adhering to safety standards in a food preparation environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service skills and basic food prep knowledge.
• Ability to read and follow food safety and district policies.
• Proficient with standard computer applications and point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and portions foods for serving.
• Assists with setting up and cleaning serving areas.
• Works with school staff to maintain a clean, sanitary cafeteria environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Food Service/ Cafeteria Worker
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: Country Meadows Elementary - Peoria, AZ
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026

Position Title: Food Services Assistant

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 possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a 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 to50 pounds
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license