Nutrition Helper-Roving

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe School District No.3 is seeking a Nutrition Helper-Roving to support multiple cafeterias within the district. You will prepare and serve food to students and staff, and may act as cashier. You will travel between campuses to perform duties while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires knowledge of food handling, a Food Handlers Card, and the ability to move between sites. Starting immediately, the position is full-time in Tempe, AZ with the Nutrition Services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• One year of food handling experience.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• Must have transportation to travel to multiple locations.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to be served to students and staff.
• Cleans and prepares fruits and vegetables and salads.
• Follow recipes and cook food to proper time and temperature.
• Slice meats and cheeses for sandwiches and wrap items.
• Set up and replenish serving lines and serve customers.
• Operate and clean food service equipment.
• Cashier at meals using the computer and count money.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in work area.
• Inventory area and complete required forms.

Skills

Food handling

Food safety

Cashier experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cashier system

Job description

Nutrition Helper-Roving

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Job Details

Job ID: 5864162

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Roving Nutrition Helper

Prepare and serve food to students and staff and may serve as cashier. Travels to cafeterias within district and performs required functions as cafeteria helper. 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.
• Food Handlers Card (required).
• Must have transportation for the ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of a day as assigned.
• State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance 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

• Prepares food to be served to students and staff.
• Cleans and prepares fruits and vegetables and various salads.
• Follow recipes and cook food for proper time and to proper temperature.
• May slice meat and cheeses for sandwiches, and wrap and bag ala carte items.
• Put food into serving dishes as required.
• Perform preparation tasks.
• Set up and replenishes serving lines and serves customers in food service units.
• Keep accurate count of food served and left over.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining room and kitchen areas.
• Sweep and mop floor.
• Operate and clean food service equipment.
• Use computer to cashier at meals and may be required to re-count money taken from students and staff.
• Inventory area and completes required forms.
• Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work area.
• Performs other related 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

May require lifting up to 45 pounds.

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

CATEGORY: Classified

WORK YEAR: 190 Days

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Nutrition Services

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Trainer / Site Nutrition Manager

EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES: N/A

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.50 Per Hour