Equal Opportunity Employer

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

GRADE 1
STARTING HOURLY RATE: $16.41 - $17.16 (PLACEMENT DEPENDS ON SIMILAR EXPERIENCE HELD AND EDUCATION)

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona\"s capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU\"s schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter

SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Assistant performs a variety of kitchen duties in preparing and serving meals for students and faculty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares food and supplies for breakfast and lunch services.
2. Assists with cooking menu items for meals. Records food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.
3. Set up student and faculty cafeterias, ensuring eating utensils and supplies are available and the food serving lines are ready; break down serving lines at completion of lunch hours.
4. Set up student and faculty cafeterias, ensuring eating utensils and supplies are available and the food serving lines are ready; break down serving lines at completion of lunch hours.
5. Sets-up steam tables; organizes food service lines.
6. Collects, counts, records, and stores food left over from meals.
7. Takes inventory of supplies on hand and informs School Cafeteria Site Supervisor of items needed. Accepts food deliveries and dates items to be stored.
8. Assists at cash registers by accepting money from students and staff, and counting money for end of the day deposits.
9. Participates in cleaning and sanitizing dining and kitchen areas.
10. Assists part-time Cafeteria Workers as needed.
11. Assists with planning and ordering for the menu.
12. Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND some previous commercial kitchen or food industry experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

License and Certification Requirements:

Must possess a valid Maricopa County Food Handler\"s Card at the time of hire.

Must be able to obtain a ServSafe Manager\"s Certificate within 90 days of employment.

Possess an Active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or obtain one within the first 90 workdays of employment.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in operating a variety of commercial kitchen appliances.
• Ability to identify and correct safety hazards in the kitchen.
• Ability to maintain compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a commercial kitchen environment and requires exposure to hot and cold temperatures, potentially dangerous equipment, and hazardous chemicals. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

WHY WORK AT PXU

The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state\"s largest employers. Our 3,400 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.