Child Nutrition Assistant

Child Nutrition Assistant (7451)

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Job Goal:
The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in food preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean‑up, using safe food practices.

• Current Food Handler’s Certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in food preparation desired
• Experience handling money desired
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work with figures and to perform arithmetic calculations
• Ability to operate a computerized cash register
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and students on the Child Nutrition program
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules
• Must pass a background check
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

181 days; 9 months

Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

As per QCUSD District policy

Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager

20 hours per week - Monday‑Friday 9 a.m.‑1 p.m.

Hourly, Non‑exempt

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community
• Execute all essential skills (cashiering, completing paperwork, preparing food, cleaning, etc.) within a reasonable time span
• Accurately inventory and report production of food quantities, excess, etc.
• Operate cash register during service
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Operate standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to convection ovens, microwave oven, steam table, and hot‑holding carts
• Assist with quantity food preparation
• Assist with the daily cleaning of the kitchen and all equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions
• Assist with stocking and replenishing supplies
• Set up and break down serving lines
• Be willing to take over for the CN Assistant Senior in her/his absence
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned

The physical demands of this job require regularly standing, sitting, talking or hearing, repetitively using hands and arms, bending or stooping, and moving around the campuses, including driving to schools and departments. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is usually moderate in noise level and may involve movement throughout multiple schools. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Queen Creek Unified School District 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 its operations. The District also does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices. Contact the following employees for inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Director of Student Services – 20217

E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480‑987‑7418;
Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA – Director of Special Education – 20217

E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480‑987‑5990.