Part-Time Food Service Worker

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Overview

Job Title - Food Service Worker, Part-time/Temporary (2026/2027 School Year) - --- - --- - School/Department - Food Service Department - Type - Classified - Status - Non-Exempt - Salary Level - ( extdollar{15.15}, No Benefit Package, ASRS Eligible) - Work Calendar - 181 days, 5 hours per day - Start Date - October 2026 - Reports To - Food Service Manager and/or Food Service Director - Definition - Under close supervision, assists with the preparation and serving of food for Somerton School District No. 11. - Essential Functions - (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.) - --- - --- - Assists teachers with students in a lunch room setting. - Assist with preparing a variety of foods to be served; sets up serving line; washes fruits and vegetables; prepares food for cook; prepares snack bars, salads, and salad bars; serves food; cleans and maintains serving line, dining room, and kitchen during and after service of food; cleans spills during food service to ensure a safe environment; prepares food for next meal or next day. - Cleans tables and floors; sweeps and mops floors; takes out trash; loads and unloads dishwasher; puts dishes, pots, and pans in appropriate places; assists with stocking of groceries. - Responsible for student supervision during lunch periods and performs related duties as assigned. - Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics - Knowledge of basic food preparation procedures. Knowledge of basic safety and sanitation procedures in the kitchen. Knowledge of hazard analysis critical control points. Skill in monitoring and assisting students. Skill in the safe utilization of kitchen utensils and equipment. Skill in following oral and written instructions. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. - Physical Requirements - Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to hot ovens, dangerous equipment, cleaning solutions, and chemicals. - Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to possess or obtain food handler certification. Fingerprint clearance card (IVP) required at the time of hiring. Additional certifications may also be required as specified by the district.