School Nutrition Aide - Part-Time & Flexible Hours

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District in Arizona is seeking a part-time Child Nutrition Assistant to assist in food preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean-up while following safe food practices.

This substitute position is 180 days across the 9-month school year, with hours varying Monday to Friday and will be supervised by the CN Cafeteria Manager. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and English literacy for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler's Certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food preparation desired.
• Experience handling money desired.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to operate a computerized cash register.
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and students on the Child Nutrition program.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules.
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community.
• Execute all essential skills (i.e., cashiering, completing paperwork, preparing food, cleaning, etc.) within a reasonable time span.
• Accurately inventory and report production of food quantities, excess, etc.
• Operate cash register during service.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to convection ovens, microwave oven, steam table, and hot holding carts.
• Assist with quantity food preparation.
• Assist with the daily cleaning of the kitchen and all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and to ensure sanitary conditions are met.
• Assist with stocking and replenishing of supplies.
• Set up and break down serving lines.
• Be willing to take over for the CN Assistant Senior in her/his absence.
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Skills

Cashier operations

Food handling

English proficiency

Money handling

Communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

High School Diploma

Tools

Cash register

Convection oven

Microwave oven

Steam table

Hot holding carts

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District in Arizona is seeking a part-time Child Nutrition Assistant to assist in food preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean-up while following safe food practices.

This substitute position is 180 days across the 9-month school year, with hours varying Monday to Friday and will be supervised by the CN Cafeteria Manager. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and English literacy for daily operations.