Food Service Caterer

Madison Elementary School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a part-time Food Service Caterer to assist in preparing, serving and cleaning up school meals, ensuring nutritious, high-quality, safe foods for students and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid fingerprint clearance, and a Maricopa County food handler’s certificate, along with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work on a tight schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain IVP fingerprint clearance.
• Must obtain or possess a Maricopa County food handler’s certificate.
• Ability to organize work to meet a time schedule.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to relate to students, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, serving and storage of food.
• Knowledge of proper cooking and serving temperatures for food safety.
• Wash and dry dishes, pots, pans and serving utensils and return to proper place.
• Clean tables and assigned areas in the kitchen or cafeteria.
• Organize work to meet a time schedule.
• Follow directions and work cooperatively with co-workers.
• Provide optimal customer service by welcoming and interacting with students during meals.
• Read and understand all labels and job-related information.
• Participate in HACCP monthly training and read SOPs.
• Attend annual training in-services provided by the district.
• Participate in wellness education activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager.
• Contribute to the team by accomplishing additional duties as assigned.

Skills

High level organization

Follow directions

Relating to students staff public

Basic math skills

Physical stamina

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IVP fingerprint clearance

Maricopa County food handler’s certificate

Job description

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Food Service Caterer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927853

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MADISON Elementary SCHOOL DISTRICT #38

TITLE: Food Service Caterer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess or ability to obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Possess or be able to obtain a current Maricopa County food handler’s certificate.
• Ability to organize work to meet a time schedule.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Ability to relate to students, staff and public in a positive manner.

JOB GOAL:

Participate in food preparation, serving, and clean up of the school’s meals to ensure nutritious, high quality, safe foods are served to students and adults. Strive to provide excellent customer service to students and adults.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparing, serving and storage of food.
• Knowledge of proper cooking and serving temperatures to ensure food is safe for consumption.
• Wash and dry dishes, pots, pans and serving utensils and return to proper place.
• Clean tables and assigned areas in the kitchen or cafeteria.
• Organize work to meet a time schedule.
• Follow directions and works in a cooperative manner with co-workers.
• Provide optimal customer service by welcoming and providing positive interaction with the students at meal time.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Read and understand all labels and job-related information.
• Understand and apply safety-related precautions as outlined in SDS (safety data sheets).
• Participate and understand HACCP monthly training lessons.
• Read and understand all department SOPs.
• Attend annual training in-services provided by the district.
• Participate in wellness education activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager.
• Contribute to the team by accomplishing additional duties as assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents in English materials lists and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence in English. Ability to speak effectively in English before groups of customer or employees.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated Food Service Manager.

SUPERVISION:

Supervised by Food Service Manager. Exercises no supervisory duties.

GRADE / SALARY SCHEDULE / LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:

Grade B Salary Range: $16.53-$20.05/hour (DOE)

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.53 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristin Soulsby
• Madison District Office
• Email: [e-mail]