Position Type:
Child Nutrition/Child Nutrition Assistant Senior
Date Posted:
8/19/2026
Location:
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
JOB GOAL:
The Child Nutrition Assistant Senior is responsible for food preparation, cooking, cashiering, and reconciliation of cash drawers and assists in other areas such as serving and clean-up as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Current Food Handler's Certificate
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Previous experience handling money desired
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Experience in food preparation desired
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Ability to read and execute written recipes and cook food in large quantities
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Ability to keep accurate records
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Ability to operate a computerized cash register
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Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
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Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements
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Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
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Ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
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Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and students on the Child Nutrition program
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Must be able to read, write, and speak English
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High School diploma or GED preferred
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Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules
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Must pass a background clearance.
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Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 189 Days; 10 Months
COMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position
BENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policy
REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager
HOURS: 30 hours, Monday -Friday 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
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Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and the community.
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Maintain appropriate change funds for registers.
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Perform cashiering and end-of-day procedures.
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Monitor lunch/breakfast sales to ensure guidelines/federal regulations are met.
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Ensure product quality by visual inspection to maintain customer satisfaction.
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Assist in keeping student status in the computer system accurate.
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Assist in training new employees and student workers on cashiering procedures and guidelines.
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Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
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Assists with the daily cleaning of all kitchen and equipment to ensure cleanliness and to ensure sanitary conditions are met.
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Precisely measure and portion ingredients according to recipes.
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Prepare and cook various items using different methods.
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Assist in food preparation and clean up.
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Assist with stocking and replenishing of supplies.
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May be assigned manager duties when a manager is absent.
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Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to repetitively use hands and arms, stand, bend, or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
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 their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7488 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientación sexual en la admisión y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las políticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-5990.
