Receiving Kitchen Cook

Peoria Unified School District; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District is seeking a Receiving Kitchen Cook at Lake Pleasant Elementary in Peoria, AZ. The role includes preparing and cooking food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Qualified candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and preferably have six months of relevant food service experience. The position requires physical capability to lift heavy supplies and work under various conditions.

Qualifications

• Six months of relevant food service or closely related experience preferred.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to obtain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook entrees and accompanying vegetables.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and food service areas.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and managing inventory.

Skills

Knowledge of applicable Federal and state regulations

Skill in customer service

Ability to read recipes and calculate measurements

Skill in operating a personal computer

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Lake Pleasant Elementary - Peoria, AZ

Date Available: 07/30/2026

Closing Date: 07/30/2026

Position Title: Receiving Kitchen Cook

Department: Food Service

Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

Term of Employment: 9 months

Salary Classification: 8

Job Summary: Provides and performs a variety of food services and related tasks in the preparation and serving of food, clean up and operation of a school cafeteria.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following:

• Works closely with the manager regarding how much to prepare, how much to pull from the freezer and when, and any necessary advance preparation. Reads through the recipe to ensure recipe is being followed.
• Performs a variety of food preparation tasks. Read and calculate recipes, and cut, chop, measure and prepare foods, food products and related items accordingly.
• Responsible for preparing and cooking of the entrees and accompanying vegetables.
• Prepares the serving line, fruit and vegetable bar, condiments, and beverages. Serves or cashiers during meal times and assists customers.
• Completes daily temperature log and production worksheets. Provides back up with preparing deposit and reconciling end of day paperwork.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, food trays, kitchen utensils, floors, work stations, tables and other food service/cafeteria areas. Mops, uses the autoscrubber and takes out trash. Breaks down tables after service.
• Provides back up and assistance to others involved in the preparation, serving, clean-up and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Assists with receiving deliveries, pulling food for preparation, rotating food and supply inventory and completing monthly inventories.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of customer service.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Able to read recipes, calculate measurements and follow instructions.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND six (6) months of relevant food service, or closely related experience preferred; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Other Requirements

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious disease.
• Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit.
• Must be able to obtain Peoria USD Cook Safety Certificate.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.