School Cafeteria Cashier & Prep Associate (Part-Time)

BOGLE JUNIOR HIGH; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a part-time Café Associate to assist in food preparation, serving, and cashier operations in a school nutrition program. You will ensure HACCP guidelines, handle real-time meal transactions, and maintain serving lines with accuracy and customer service excellence.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a current Food Handler’s Certificate (or within 30 days), and the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with staff and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions.
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate or acquire within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in food preparation & handling desired.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must display the ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to keep accurate records and operate a computerized cash register.
• The ability to operate institutional equipment is desired.
• Must display the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community regarding the school food and nutrition programs.
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Adherence to all policies, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines and procedures.
• Collect and account for prepayment and real-time transactions of student meals.
• Maintain an appropriate change fund for registers.
• Accurately perform cashier duties and end-of-day procedures as requested.
• Prepare, stock, and maintain the serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up.
• Accurately identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line, and provide monitoring and guidance to customers to be sure selections meet federal guidelines.
• Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, air fryer ovens, food warmers, coolers, and freezers.
• Set up serving line with appropriate equipment, adhering to safety measures.
• Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines.
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily.
• Assist the manager in monitoring and verifying HACCP procedures, including temperature, sanitizing, and storage logs.
• Ensure product quality by visual inspection and adherence to cooking/serving guidelines.
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
• Perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Reading & writing English

Math calculations

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handler’s Certificate

Tools

Cash register

Computer operations

Job description

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a part-time Café Associate to assist in food preparation, serving, and cashier operations in a school nutrition program. You will ensure HACCP guidelines, handle real-time meal transactions, and maintain serving lines with accuracy and customer service excellence.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a current Food Handler’s Certificate (or within 30 days), and the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with staff and