Food Service Assistant Part-Time

Peoria Unified School District; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District is hiring a Food Services Assistant at Liberty High School in Peoria, AZ. This 9-month position involves tasks such as food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the cafeteria. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least six months of relevant food service experience. The role requires passing a background check and obtaining necessary permits. This is a full-time position aimed at creating a supportive environment for students during meal service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of relevant food service experience preferred.
• Ability to pass background clearance check and obtain necessary permits.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of food preparation tasks.
• Set up tables and eating areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and cafeteria.
• Provide assistance to cafeteria users.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food preparation knowledge

Knowledge of applicable regulations

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Food Service / Cafeteria Worker
• Date Posted: 4/30/2026
• Location: Liberty High School - Peoria, AZ
• Date Available: 04/30/2026
• Closing Date: 05/22/2026

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 cafeteria services.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, kitchen utensils, floors, work stations, tables and other food service/cafeteria areas. Provides backup 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 to 50 pounds.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.