Food Service Worker, PT

Somerton School District; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerton School District seeks a classified Food Service worker at Somerton Middle School to assist with meal preparation and serving, support teachers, and supervise students during lunch.

The 181‑day calendar runs 5 hours daily; qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a Food Handler Certification, and Fingerprint Clearance (IVP). ASRS eligible; no benefits listed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler Certification required or preferred.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) required at hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with students in a lunch room setting.
• Prepares and serves a variety of foods; maintains serving line and dining area.
• Supervises students during lunch periods and maintains cleanliness.

Skills

Food preparation basics

Safety & sanitation

HACCP knowledge

Student supervision

Kitchen equipment handling

Following instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Food Service Department/Somerton Middle School

TYPE

Classified

STATUS

Non-Exempt

SALARY LEVEL

($15.15, No benefit package, ASRS eligible)

WORK CALENDAR

181 Day, 5 hours per day

START DATE

September 2026

REPORTS TO

Food Service Manager and/or Food Service Director

DEFINITION

Under close supervision, assists with the preparation and serving of food for Somerton School District No. 11.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

TASKS

• Assists teachers with students in a lunch room setting.
• Assist with preparing a variety of foods to be served; sets up serving line; washes fruits and vegetables; prepares food for cook; prepares snack bars, salads and salad bars; serves food; cleans and maintains serving line, dining room and kitchen during and after service of food; cleans spills during food service to ensure a safe environment; prepares food for next meal or next day.
• Cleans tables and floors; sweeps and mops floors; takes out trash; loads and unloads dishwasher; puts dishes, pots and pans in appropriate places; assists with stocking of groceries. Responsible for student supervision during lunch periods and performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of basic food preparation procedures.
• Knowledge of basic safety and sanitation procedures in the kitchen.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Skill in monitoring and assisting students.
• Skill in the safe utilization of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to hot ovens, dangerous equipment, cleaning solutions and chemicals.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to possess or obtain Food Handler Certification. Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) required at the time of hiring. Additional certifications may also be required as specified by the District.