Cafeteria Helper- Part Time 2026-2027 School Year (Various Locations)

DEPARTMENT:Food Service

WORK YEAR: 9 Months

SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professional

SUMMARY

The Cafeteria Worker (part-time) assists with preparing food for breakfast and lunches and cleaning up after food services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares items for breakfast and lunch services.
• Assists with cooking menu items for meals. Wraps and pre-plates appropriate food items.
• Records food refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Sets-up steam tables; organizes food service lines milk station and snack bar.
• Checks student IDs for lunches. Works as a cashier at the snack bar as needed.
• Records the snack bar product inventory after lunch service.
• Cleans and sanitizes lunch tables dishes utensils and work surfaces.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students parents visitors and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues client records and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.
• Assists with the restocking of food items and supplies and preparing inventory of leftovers.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some previous food industry experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Maricopa County Food Handlers Card at the time of hire.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to maintain compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a commercial kitchen environment and requires exposure to hot and cold temperatures potentially dangerous equipment and hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race color religion sex age national origin disability or sexual orientation as well as gender identity gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members students the public educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R or may contact the Superintendents designee the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:

Phoenix Union High School District
4502 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix Arizona 85012
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