Food Service Worker

Maricopa Unified School District #20; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District #20 is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to assist in preparing and serving meals to students and staff. Responsibilities include cashier duties, maintaining meal counts, and ensuring a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and prior food service experience is preferred. Valid DPS fingerprint clearance and a Pinal County Food Handling Certificate are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous food service experience or related education is preferred.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for breakfast and lunch and salad bar items.
• Operates large-scale foodservice equipment.
• Serves food per designated portions and health code rules.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishware, pots, and equipment.
• May serve as cashier in the lunchroom and manage meal counts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe food handling

Food preparation

Math calculations

Cashier skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Steamer

Skillet

Oven

Mixer

Slicer

Food processor

Job description

Food Service Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967351 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 20, 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a clean and safe environment by emptying trash receptacles, sanitizing tables and other surfaces, and disposing of outdated food.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. Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.

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 toScouting America 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

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

• Nathaly Montano , Recruitment Specialist
• DISTRICT OFFICE
• Maricopa, Arizona 85138
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]