Child Nutrition Assistant Elementary Floater bei Mesa Unified School District 4

Smith Junior High - 10100 E Adobe Rd.., Mesa, AZ  85207

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Job Summary:

Perform a variety of duties related to the day-to-day preparation and delivery of school food service to students and adults.  Will travel to various elementary and secondary schools within an assigned area.

If offered a position with Food and Nutrition, the offer is conditional on the applicant being required to pass a timed agility test.  This test includes basic mobility; bending, reaching arms overhead and out, rotation, squatting and kneeling, as well as lifting and carrying a 10lb weighted crate, pushing a cart with a 20lb weighted crate and lifting a 47lb weighted crate. Exact details of the test will be explained at the time of testing.  

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Excellent employee attendance is critical to perform duties and responsibilities
• Be involved in the preparation and serving of food daily in the cafeteria, to include outside serving carts
• Operate various types of commercial kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, choppers, steam tables, ovens, etc., as needed
• Wash dishes, pots and pans, equipment, kitchen utensils, and work area cleanup
• Set-up and cleanup food serving lines, food bars, etc.
• Excellent customer service
• Handle money for purchase of food and beverage service and operate a register or computerized point of sale to include associated paperwork
• May transport food to another location and organize food distribution.
• May supervise employees
• Conform to District, Food and Nutrition and Health Department policies
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools 

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.  

Education: 

• Valid Drivers license
• Possess or ability to become ServeSafe Certified within 90 days from hire 

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that the applicant possess the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position. 

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Have experience in institutional, restaurant or school kitchen environment
• Have some knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices
• Have some knowledge of food borne diseases
• Ability to determine the size of servings and learn necessary requirements to determine a reimbursable meal

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, school staff and students
• Mandatory cash handling and/or register experience or willingness to learn
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to be flexible 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting. 

• Works in a fast-paced kitchen and serving area
• Moves between different schools or cafeteria areas as needed
• Exposed to kitchen appliances, ovens, refrigerators, and freezers
• Collaborates with cafeteria staff, school personnel, and students
• Stands for extended periods while preparing and serving food
• Have the ability to perform vigorous physical work and lift up to 50 lbs 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.