Food Services Worker

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Openings as of 8/31/2026 Food Services Worker JobID: 669 Position Type: Food Services/ Food Services Worker Date Posted: 8/28/2026 Location: Ellsworth Elementary School J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. About Us J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below. You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders As a substitute, you choose when and where you work based on open positions About the Role The Food Service Worker works under supervision to assist in the preparation, serving and cleanup of food in quantity food service operation. The Food Service Worker uses safe food practices in setting up serving line. Food Service Worker serves and stores food and equipment for students and staff by performing the following duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists in the preparation of foods as instructed. Operates standard cooking and baking equipment such as oven, range, convection oven, microwave oven, steam cooking table and hot holding carts. Operates institutional kitchen equipment such as mixer, slicer, chopper, scale and dishwashing machines. Is responsible for work of routine difficulty in the preparation of food products. Selects, weights and measures ingredients and prepares food. Sets up serving lines. Sets up steam table, salad bar and serving area. Serve students with correct portions. Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed. Clean up serving lines. Cleans work areas and disposes of refuse. Assists in the cleaning of the kitchen, equipment and utensils. Performs all general clean-up. Washes dishes, pots and pans, equipment, cooking and preparation surfaces and the floor. Performs additional related duties as required. What You Need High school diploma or GED Must possess or be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification Must possess and maintain valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Experience in institutional food preparation helpful but not required Must be able to safely operate institutional equipment Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Must have knowledge of and must be able to adhere to District, state and federal policies, regulations and procedures Must be able to carry out written or oral instructions Must be able to read and comprehend cooking instructions, recipes, short correspondence and memos. Must be able to effectively present to supervisors, students and other employees Must be able to lift required amounts Physical Demands 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 regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and extreme cold.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Notice of Non-Discrimination J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or View phone number on click.appcast.io and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Postings current as of 8/31/2026 1:14:37 PM CST. Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr