Food Service Assistant Part-Time

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Arizona is looking for a Food Services Assistant for the cafeteria. The role involves preparing food, greeting students, and maintaining cleanliness in food service areas. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and six months of relevant experience in food service. Additional requirements include passing a background check and obtaining a Food Handlers Permit within one month of employment. This position offers a 9-month term of employment and works under the Kitchen Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and six months of relevant food service experience.
• Ability to pass fingerprint and background check.
• Obtain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of food preparation tasks.
• Set up tables and eating areas, and greet students.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and cafeteria areas.

Skills

Knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations

Customer service principles

Effective communication skills

Skill in operating a personal computer

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Food Service/ Cafeteria Worker

Date Posted: 1/15/2026

Location: Marshall Ranch Elementary - Glendale, AZ

Closing Date: 05/22/2026

Position Title and Details

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 cafeteria 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.

Posting current as of 2/20/2026 12:26:19 AM CST.

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