Food Service Worker

DESERT SUNRISE HIGH SCHOOL; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DESERT SUNRISE HIGH SCHOOL in Maricopa, AZ is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in preparing and serving meals to students and staff, and to perform cashier duties including keeping meal counts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of safe food handling, and the ability to follow recipes and health guidelines. This is a part-time, on-site position with the Maricopa Unified School District.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and health code requirements.
• Ability to follow recipes and basic math calculations.
• Experience with food service operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food including breakfast and lunch items.
• Serves food according to designated portions and health codes.
• Cashes out meals and maintains meal count records.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishware, utensils, and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and disposes of waste properly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe food handling

Menus & recipes

Basic math

Food preparation

Following instructions

Kitchen equipment

Cashiering

Teamwork

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food service education

Job description

Food Service Worker

Maricopa Unified School District #20 DESERT SUNRISE HIGH SCHOOL - Maricopa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5908857

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Worker

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

SALARY:Appr ovedClassifedCompensation Plan (Education and Experience)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:To assist in preparing and serving food to students and faculty and perform cashier duties including maintaining meal count records.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Prepares food including breakfast and/or lunch entrees and salad bar items.
• Uses large-scale foodservice equipment such as steamer, skillet, oven, mixer, slicer and food processor.
• Serves food according to designated serving sizes and appropriate health code requirements.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishware, pots, pans, utensils and equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment by emptying trash receptacles, sanitizing tables and other surfaces, and disposing of outdated food.
• May serve as cashier in the lunchroom.
• Determines quantities of food to prepare
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of safe food handling.
• Knowledge of menus, recipes and food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of basic math calculations.

• Skill in preparing food by following directions or recipes.
• Skill in following oral or written instructions.
• Skill in operating kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees.
• Skills in mathematical calculating and money handling practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May be subject to extreme temperatures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED. Previous food service experience and or food service education required.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Pinal County Food Handling Certificate.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:[e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.74 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• CHILD NUTRITION
• Phone: [phone]