Food Service Worker Substitute

Somerton Elementary School District 11; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerton Elementary School District 11 is seeking a Food Service Worker Substitute to support the district's Food Service Department. This 9-month, part-time position starts immediately and pays $15.15 per hour.

Work calendar is 181 days with hours varying per day, and no benefits are included. The role involves assisting with meal preparation, serving, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting ordering and storage tasks under the supervision of the Food Service Manager or Director.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper safety techniques.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Knowledge of proper food handling techniques.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing a variety of food to be served.
• Sets up serving line.
• Washes fruit and vegetables.
• Prepares food for cook.
• Prepares snack bars, salads and salad bar.
• Serves food.
• Prepares food for next meal or next day.
• Unloads and properly stores commodities.
• Assists with ordering of food and food supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of storage areas.
• Assists with cleaning of food service areas.
• May take food service deposits to district office for processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Food handling

Record keeping

Oral/written instructions

Teamwork

Hazard Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Worker Substitute

Somerton Elementary School District 11 Central Office - Somerton, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5924781
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:Food Service Department

TYPE:ClassifiedSTATUS:Non-ExemptSALARY: $15.15 per hour, 9-month position, No Benefit PackageWORK CALENDAR:181 Day, Hours vary per daySTART DATE:September 2026

REPORTS TO:Food Service Manager and/or Food Service Director

SUMMARY:Under close supervision, assists with preparation and serving of meals in addition to the maintenance of the assigned cafeteria.

Specific Duties/Tasks Include:

• Assists with preparing a variety of food to be served.
• Sets up serving line.
• Washes fruit and vegetables.
• Prepares food for cook.
• Prepares snack bars, salads and salad bar.
• Serves food.
• Prepares food for next meal or next day.
• Unloads and properly stores commodities.
• Assists with ordering of food and food supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of storage areas.
• Assists with cleaning of food service areas.
• May take food service deposits to district office for processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge in record keeping practices.
• Knowledge of proper safety techniques.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Knowledge of proper food handling techniques.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to moving kitchen equipment, cleaning solutions and chemicals.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent,
• One (1) year of food service experience preferred.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) required at the time of hiring.
• Ability to possess a food handler's certification and other certificates as required.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15.15 to $15.15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jerry Cabrera
• PO Box 3200
• Somerton, Arizona 85350
• Phone: [phone] ext 6026
• Email: [e-mail]

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