School Food Service Worker - FG

Vertex Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Paid time-off

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Discounted onsite childcare

Job summary

Vertex Education in Phoenix, Arizona is hiring for a Food Preparation role. The position involves performing routine food preparation tasks, assisting with cleaning duties, and serving students in a friendly manner.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and a Food Handlers Card. The role offers benefits such as competitive pay, paid time-off, comprehensive medical/dental coverage, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Food Handlers Card is necessary.
• Previous experience in food preparation and handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine food preparation tasks like cutting fruits and vegetables.
• Set up and stock work areas with necessary ingredients.
• Assist with daily cleaning duties in the cafeteria.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Effective communication

Team player

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Food Handlers Card

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Position Overview

Perform routine food preparation tasks, clean up, set up and other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine food preparation tasks such as cutting up fruits and vegetables, making and wrapping sandwiches and salads.
• Set up and stock work areas with all necessary ingredients and equipment.
• Assist with daily cleaning duties in the cafeteria including cleaning equipment and work areas, mopping, operating dishwasher and/or scrubbing pots and pans.
• Clean up lines at the end of the meal shift, put away/disposing of leftovers.
• Organize food service and dining areas.
• Serve students and staff in a cheerful and helpful manner.
• Accurately identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line; 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, food warmers, coolers and freezers.
• Set up a serving line with appropriate serving equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines.
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily.
• Assist manager in verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures including temperature, sanitizer and storage logs.
• Respond to all internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and community, treating all with respect.
• Perform all related duties as required and perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Food Handlers Card.
• Previous experience in food preparation and handling preferred.
• Ability to operate institutional equipment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, co‑workers and students.
• Function effectively as a team member.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Positive acceptance of direction.

Background Checks

Required to pass a criminal history background check. Must obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

Physical and Travel Requirements

Travel between campuses required from time to time. May need to lift objects up to 25 pounds on occasion. This position may require sitting for long periods, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration. Local and in‑state travel required.

Benefits

Industry‑leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, paid time‑off. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority. Retirement plans, promotion opportunities, training, mentoring and tuition reimbursement.

Contact

For reasonable accommodation with the careers website, application or the hiring process, contact [e-mail] or 480-270-5438.