Part-Time School Lunch Aide — 5 Hours/Day

Somerton Elementary School District 11; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerton Elementary School District 11 is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker for the 2026/2027 school year at Somerton Middle School. The role includes assisting with meal preparation and serving, setting up serving lines, and maintaining a clean, safe dining area during lunch periods.

The position runs 181 days, with 5 hours per day. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to obtain a Food Handler Certification, and secure a Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or obtain Food Handler Certification.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required at time of hiring.

Responsibilities

• 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 serving line, dining room and kitchen during and after service of food.
• 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.

Skills

Food safety

Food prep basics

Student supervision

Kitchen teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Somerton Elementary School District 11 is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker for the 2026/2027 school year at Somerton Middle School. The role includes assisting with meal preparation and serving, setting up serving lines, and maintaining a clean, safe dining area during lunch periods.

The position runs 181 days, with 5 hours per day. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to obtain a Food Handler Certification, and secure a Fingerprint Clearance Card.