SMITH JUNIOR HIGH - 10100 E ADOBE RD.., MESA, AZ 85207

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

NEW HIRE EXPERIENCE:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten -year maximum

NEW HIRE EDUCATION:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

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.

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 licensePossess 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

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

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 flexibl

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 lb