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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Food Service

Food Service Assistant Various Schools

JobID: 18902

Position Type:
  Food Service


Date Posted:
  2/24/2023


Location:
  Food Services - Peoria, AZ


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Position Title: Food Services Assistant/Short Hour         

Department: Food Service 

Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

Term of Employment: 9 months 

Salary Classification: 7

Job Summary: Provides and performs a variety of food services and related tasks in the preparation and serving of food, clean up and operation of a school cafeteria.
Essential Functions: as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following:
• Performs a variety of food preparation tasks. Cuts, chops, measures and prepares foods, food products and related items. Carries food tray to serving line. Monitors serving line for quantity of food remaining. Retrieves, refills and returns food trays to serving line.
• Sets up tables and eating areas. Greets students and other users of cafeteria services. Assists with providing information and/or assistance to users of the cafeterias services.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, kitchen utensils, floors, work stations, tables and other food service/cafeteria areas. Provides back up and assistance to others involved in the preparation, serving, clean-up and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of customer service.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED, AND six (6) months of relevant food service, or closely related experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious disease
• Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit
• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license



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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Food Service

Food Service Assistant

JobID: 21855

Position Type:
  Food Service


Date Posted:
  3/5/2025


Location:
  Ira Murphy Elementary - Peoria, AZ


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Position Title: Food Services Assistant/Short Hour         

Department: Food Service 

Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

Term of Employment: 9 months 

Salary Classification: 7

Job Summary: Provides and performs a variety of food services and related tasks in the preparation and serving of food, clean up and operation of a school cafeteria.
Essential Functions: as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following:
• Performs a variety of food preparation tasks. Cuts, chops, measures and prepares foods, food products and related items. Carries food tray to serving line. Monitors serving line for quantity of food remaining. Retrieves, refills and returns food trays to serving line.
• Sets up tables and eating areas. Greets students and other users of cafeteria services. Assists with providing information and/or assistance to users of the cafeterias services.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, kitchen utensils, floors, work stations, tables and other food service/cafeteria areas. Provides back up and assistance to others involved in the preparation, serving, clean-up and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of customer service.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED, AND six (6) months of relevant food service, or closely related experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious disease
• Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit
• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license



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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Food Service

Food Service Training / Catering Supervisor

JobID: 21988

Position Type:
  Food Service


Date Posted:
  4/2/2025


Location:
  Food Services - Peoria, AZ


Date Available:
  July 2025


Closing Date:
  05/02/2025


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Description: Training/Catering Supervisor

Department: Food and Nutrition

Supervisor: Director of Food and Nutrition

Term of Employment: 12 Months

Salary Classification: Supervisory 4 Classified Exempt


Purpose Statement
The job of FOOD SERVICE TRAINING/CATERING SUPERVISOR is done for the purpose/s of providing
support to the Food and Nutrition service activities in planning, developing, and conducting a wide variety of
staff training and orientation programs for new and current personnel regarding policies, procedures, laws,
and regulations; planning and delivering catering services; directing food service personnel at assigned
event/s; providing support to invoicing and collection processes; marketing the Food and Nutrition Services
programs; and complying with mandated health standards.

Essential Functions
Attends and participates in a variety of conferences and meetings, in-service training, workshops,
product shows (e.g. School Nutrition Association, health products and local buyers gatherings, etc.) for
the purpose of evaluating nutrition services products for district; maintaining current knowledge,
applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned catering and training functions.
Communicates with a variety personnel (e.g. kitchen staff, administrators, other staff, parents, outside
agencies, and vendors, etc.) for the purpose of exchanging information, coordinating activities,
responding to inquiries and resolving issues and concerns regarding Food and Nutrition Services training
and catering policies and procedures.
Coordinates catering requests (e.g. scheduling, maintaining event logs, billing, etc.) for the purpose of
organizing catered events, overseeing event staff and providing production assistance.
Coordinates the inventories of food, condiments, supplies and equipment and orders at specified
intervals for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu
requirements for catering plans.
Estimates food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes, if required, for the purpose of meeting
projected meal requirements and minimizing waste of food items.
Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that
will be accepted by students and/or staff.
Inspects and advises the cleaning of utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving
areas; prepares laundry for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions of all kitchens and following
food safety regulations.
Inspects food and/or supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of
orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
Oversees catering event preparation, menu selection, opening, staging food service area, and closing for
the purpose of ensuring proper event arrangement, set-up, and cleanup; security of equipment; and
storage of food and supplies.
Participates in developing departmental procedures; then updates and modifies presentations, operating
procedure manuals and training materials for the purpose of responding to changing laws, policies,
procedures on nutrition services. Plans and coordinates in-service training; and develops orientation videos on a wide variety of topics
(e.g. food preparation, health standards, sanitation, methods,supervisory skills, use of computerized
point of sale system; methods of preparing, cooking and serving food; proper use and maintenance of
cafeteria equipment; ordering and storing supplies, etc.) for the purpose of assuring departmental
compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Promotes and markets food service operations and special events for the purpose of expanding services
and developing nutrition habits in students.
Provides content for social media (e.g. health tips, food guidelines, champions, brochures, stories, meal
plans, wellness policy, etc.) for the purpose of marketing nutrition services and educating staff,
community, parents and students.
Supervises food service workers and other personnel as assigned (e.g. interview and select employees
and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions, etc.) for the purpose of
maximizing the productivity of the work force, providing adequate coverage and ensuring compliance
with health, safety and nutritional standards of central kitchen operations.
Transports food and equipment from the central kitchen to event sites for the purpose of providing food
items required at event.

Marginal Functions
Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as needed for the purpose of ensuring
adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet
changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records;
operating standard office equipment and equipment found in a commercial kitchen; and using pertinent software
applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read
a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve
practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the
job include: principles and practices of training and supervision; safety practices and procedures; quantify food
preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify
data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of
circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of
standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety
of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action
plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with
equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: preparing and delivering oral presentations; communicating with diverse groups; setting
priorities; working as part of a team; working with interruptions; and working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing
other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units
may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s
services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking,
and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free
environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED AND two (2) years of relevant food service preparation, cooking, baking, kitchen management or closely related experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:    
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment, food and/or service products and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to extreme temperature shifts while working in a kitchen and/or freezer.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver license.



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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Food Service

Food Services Driver - Substitute

JobID: 21989

Position Type:
  Food Service


Date Posted:
  4/2/2025


Location:
  Food Services - Peoria, AZ


Date Available:
  July 2025


Closing Date:
  05/02/2025


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Position Title: SubFood Services Driver                                         
 
Department:     Food Service               
 
Supervisor:      Director of Food Service
 
Term of Employment:  10 months
 
Salary Classification:   12
 
 
Job Summary: Provides and performs a variety of tasks associated with the delivery of food products, materials, supplies and equipment for the Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) food services operations.
 
Essential Functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
 
• Accepts, reviews and unloads delivery trucks.  Determines appropriate location for received food products and supplies.  Stocks shelves.  Updates files and records of received materials.  Identifies damaged, under-filled and/or inaccurate deliveries.  Works with delivery driver and/or other appropriate parties to resolve issues and concerns.
• Reviews requisitions and pick lists. Retrieves and gathers items, food products, mail, supplies and materials needed from Food and Nutrition and Warehouse.  Loads truck.  Delivers items.  Works with staff at school site to resolve issues and concerns.  Maintains and updates files and records of deliveries.
• Checks and maintains vehicle prior to and following route.  As required, undertakes and performs routine maintenance and services.  Identifies needs requiring additional or extensive repairs and/or maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
 
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of file and records management.
• Knowledge of the principles of inventory control. 
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS--continued:
 
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in processing and filling work orders.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED, AND one (1) year of relevant  driving, delivery, warehouse, inventory, stocking or closely related experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:    
Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license.
May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.
May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment and other items  weighing up to 50 pounds.
May be required to work outside normal working hours.
 


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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Food Service

Student worker – Food and Nutrition

JobID: 21997

Position Type:
  Food Service


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  Food Services - Peoria, AZ


Closing Date:
  05/05/2025


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Position Title: Student Worker- Food and Nutrition  (PUSD Students Only)                                       
 
Department: Food and Nutrition
 
Supervisor: Kitchen Manager
  
Term of Employment: Varies

Salary Classification: $14.70
 
Job Summary:  Provides and performs a variety of tasks in the preparation and serving of food, clean up and operation of a school cafeteria.
 
Essential Functions:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:
• Primarily works serving meals during lunch periods.
• Performs a variety of food preparation tasks. Cuts, chops, measures and prepares foods,  food products and related items.  Carries food trays to serving line.  Monitors serving line for replacement of food trays.  Retrieves refills and returns food trays to serving line.
• Cleans and breaks down tables after lunch.  May remove trash during lunch.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, kitchen utensils, work stations, tables and other food service cafeteria areas. 
• Cleans and mops kitchen and multipurpose room floors.
• Assists in putting away food deliveries.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the principals of customer service
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statues, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Must Be 16 years of age.  Students must be currently enrolled in one of our schools.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:   
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious disease
• Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a State of Arizona Food Handler’s Permit
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment and other items weighing up to 50 pounds





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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Food Service

Receiving Kitchen Manager

JobID: 21872

Position Type:
  Food Service/Manager


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  Country Meadows Elementary - Peoria, AZ


Date Available:
  Immediately


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Position Title: Food Service Kitchen Manager                      
Department: Food & Nutrition Services
Supervisor: Director of Food & Nutrition Services 
Term of Employment: 9.5 months
Salary Classification: 14
 
Job Summary:  Oversees, manages and supervises the operation and distribution of a variety of foods, food services and related kitchen functions for the Peoria Unified School District (PUSD).
 
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. 
 
• Leads the work unit and personnel.  Provides and/or recommends training.  Coordinates schedules, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects.  Establishes performance measures, goals, objectives and priorities.  Evaluates work performance.  Provides feedback, technical guidance.  Advises personnel of new or revised information.
• Assigns, plans and supervises food preparation work.  Reviews planned menus, schedules and related requirements.  Oversees removal of food supplies, products, seasonings and other items necessary from inventory.  As required, initiates purchase and/or restocking of supplies and materials. 
• Directs and/or participates in cleaning and sanitation to kitchen, food preparation and other relevant areas. 
• Determines compliance to established and required practices and procedures.
• Reviews and monitors food service lines.  Observes operations and activities.  Works with cooks and others to keep food available, stored and served at the correct temperature and in monitoring student portions.  Reviews student eligibility for free or reduced cost meals.
•  Prepares food production worksheets.  Reviews past records and files. Determines appropriate amount of food products, service and related items to be ordered. 
•  As required, oversees and performs a variety of duties associated with handling, collecting, verifying, reconciling and/or depositing cash, receipts and other forms of payment received.
•  Reviews food products delivered.  Determines adherence with and compliance to quantity and quality of product ordered.  As required, initiates process to return unusable and/or unwanted products and supplies.
•  Oversees and assists with food products and supply storage.  Updates files and records of products received and products utilized.
•  Performs other duties as assigned or required.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
 
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of management and supervision.
• Knowledge of the principles of bookkeeping and/or accounting.  
• Knowledge of the principles of inventory control.
• Knowledge of nutrition standards and guidelines.  
• Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures
• Skill in identifying nutrition needs and guidelines.  
• Skill in following written formulas, recipes, and related cooking instructions.
 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED AND five (5) years of relevant, progressively responsible food service preparation, cooking, baking, kitchen management or closely related experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:    
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a Certified Food Service Manager’s card.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment, food and/or service products and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to extreme temperature shifts while working in a kitchen and/or freezer.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.



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