Nutrition Helper - McKemy

McKemy Academy; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

McKemy Academy in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Nutrition Helper to support the Nutrition Services team. This role prepares and serves food to students and staff and may cashier at meals.

You will help maintain safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria, ensuring entrées stay full and replenished as needed. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, is comfortable handling food, and can obtain required Food Handlers credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year food handling experience preferred.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required; ability to obtain Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for students and staff and may cashier.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in kitchen and cafeteria.
• Operate and clean food service equipment; follow recipes and proper temperatures.

Skills

Food handling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nutrition Helper - McKemy

Tempe School District No.3 McKemy Academy - Tempe, Arizona

This job is also posted in Tempe Elementary Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5550777

Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Nutrition Helper

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Prepare and serve food to students and staff; may serve as cashier. Ensure entrée pans are full and replace them as necessary. Maintains standards of safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform essential duties.
• One (1) year food handling experience (preferred).
• State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handlers Card.

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare food to be served to students and staff.
• Clean and process fruits and vegetables and prepare various salads.
• Follow recipes and cook food for proper time and to proper temperature.
• May slice meat and cheeses for sandwiches; wrap and bag ala carte items.
• Place food into serving dishes as required.
• Gather, set up and replenish serving lines; serve food.
• Maintain accurate counts of food served and left overs; complete required forms.
• Operate and clean food service equipment.
• Sweep and mop floor.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining room and kitchen areas.
• Use computer to cashier at meals and count money collected.
• Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of appropriate food handling methods and techniques
• Knowledge of district food service policies and procedures
• Knowledge of food service operations including sanitation standards and food preparation
• Knowledge of food service equipment
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to effectively communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works around dangerous machinery

Exposure to infectious disease and potential physical harm

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Frequently, bend, stoop and lift up to 45 lbs.

Work in various temperature environments

Periods of prolonged standing.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

WORK YEAR: 190 Days for full-time, 182 Days for part-time

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Nutrition Services/Elementary/Middle School

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Manager, Nutrition Services Trainer, Supervisor or Director

EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES: N/A

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.50 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Haley Dean , Assistant Director
• Brogan - Nutritional Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]