Child Nutrition Worker II- District-Wide

Child Nutrition Worker II

This position is a grade 108 on the salary schedule. Placement= $17.27 to $19.74 per hour.

As a condition of employment, all new hires must obtain and maintain a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Students cannot learn if they are hungry, so it is important to make sure that all students are fed nutritious and delicious breakfasts and lunches. The Child Nutrition Worker II performs a variety of duties in the cafeteria to make sure students are well-fed and to keep the kitchen running effectively and efficiently. The Child Nutrition Worker II is also on track to becoming a Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager, so she or he also assists in ordering food, completing production records, and supervising cafeteria teams when needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• In the Cafeteria Manager's absence, supervise cafeteria operations, including ordering food and supplies, operating point-of-sale, and completing manager reports.
• Prepare and serve meals for students, including preparing food, operating serving lines, operating point-of-sale, and comply with all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines when operating meal service.
• Provide high-quality customer service, supervision of student safety, and welcoming and positive interactions with all students and staff at all times.
• Maintain an orderly, safe and clean kitchen and cafeteria at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And/Or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Maricopa County Food Handler's Permit
• Valid ServSafe Manager Certificate
• More than two years' experience in food service

Preferred Education And/Or Experience:

• Additional training in nutrition education and adult supervision
• Working knowledge of the procedures, portion control, methods and process of food preparation
• Proficient in communicating in English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Department organization, methods, standards, and practices.
• Federal and state laws and regulations governing the preparation, storage, and dissemination of food.

Skilled in:

• Preparing (cooking, baking) food for large numbers of people.

Ability to:

• Interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.
• Operate computer and Point of Sale System.
• Work cooperatively with staff.
• Follow general bookkeeping procedures established by the Child Nutrition
• Meet federal/state nutrition guidelines.

Core Competencies:

- Accountability

- Teamwork

- Interpersonal Understanding

- Communication

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms, and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

We Are Phoenix #1!

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve, educating the future leaders of Phoenix! We're looking for passionate people who want to shape the future to join in our mission. The education of our children is a shared responsibility among our community, and we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to be part of that.

Every member of our Phoenix #1 familyfrom our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our nurses, and our teachers to our technology gurus is shaping the lives of our students every day. It's not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Kindergarten through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established in 1871 as the first free public school district in Arizona. The district boundaries cover an area from 16th Street to 23rd Avenue, and Buckeye Road to Thomas Road.

What You'll Love About Us:

Our 15 schools are in the heart of hip Phoenix.

We are educating the future leaders of Phoenix.

We are accessible by Phoenix Light Rail.

We want you to relax and refuel with healthy vacation time.

We have University partners that offer discounted tuition.