Nutritional Services Worker - Kiva ES (109491)

Kiva Elementary School; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Kiva Elementary School in Paradise Valley, AZ is seeking a Nutritional Services Worker to join the district's Nutrition Services team. This entry-level role focuses on basic food preparation, serving meals, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas, and supporting a safe, hygienic cafeteria environment.

The position offers on-site work with a part-time schedule of 3.75 hours per day, starting immediately and with a wage around the posted hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from the 8th grade or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing foods and drinks.
• Serves and replenishes food supply.
• Cleans cafeteria and/or kitchen areas, including tables, floors, equipment and sanitation.
• Prepares cafeteria for meals, including utensils, napkins, and serving trays.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Maintaining order among students

Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas

Handling food

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

8th grade education

Job description

Nutritional Services Worker - Kiva ES (109491)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906907

Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PAY GRADE

B

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This is the first and entry level within the classification series. Performs basic food preparation and service activities. Cleans and sanitizes area, utensils, and equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Assists in preparing foods and drinks.
• Serves and replenishes food supply.
• Cleans cafeteria and/or kitchen areas, which includes: wiping down tables, placing trays in the proper location, picking up trash, sweeping and mopping floors, loading dishwashers cleaning refrigerators and freezers, cleaning ovens, putting garbage cans in proper locations, sanitizing and cleaning towels, putting up benches, and/or performing other related duties.
• Prepares cafeteria for meals, which includes: placing food in hot carts, rotating foods, preparing and monitoring the availability of utensils and napkins, preparing trays, placing scoops and/or spoons for serving, and performing other related activities.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

(positions in this class typically require):

• Graduation from the 8 th grade; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

(positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.

SKILLS

• Maintaining order among school-aged children.
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas.
• Handling food.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.

Position Type: 3.75 hours/day

Salary: $15.77 to $16.41 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Virginia Delgado , Admin Support Coordinator
• Nutritional Services
• Email: [e-mail]