Child Nutrition Assistant
Queen Creek Unified School District, Queen Creek, AZ, United States
Position Type
Child Nutrition / Child Nutrition Assistant
Date Posted
4/17/2026
Location
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Job Goal
The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in food preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean‑up, using safe food practices.
Qualifications
Current Food Handler's Certificate
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
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 make 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 clearance
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Term of Employment
180 Days; 9 Months (Part‑Time)
Compensation
Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position
Reports To
Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager
Hours
20 hours per week
Classification
Hourly, Non-exempt
Performance Responsibilities
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community
Execute all essential skills (i.e., cashiering, completing paperwork, preparing food, cleaning, etc.) within a reasonable time span
Accurately inventory and report production of food quantities, excess, etc.
Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
Operate standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to convection ovens, microwave ovens, steam tables, and hot‑holding carts
Assist with quantity food preparation
Assist with the daily cleaning of the kitchen and all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and to ensure sanitary conditions are met
Assist with stocking and replenishing of 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 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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, 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 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, 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.
Notice of Non‑Discrimination
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 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.
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Child Nutrition / Child Nutrition Assistant
Date Posted
4/17/2026
Location
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Job Goal
The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in food preparation, serving, cashiering, and clean‑up, using safe food practices.
Qualifications
Current Food Handler's Certificate
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
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 make 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 clearance
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Term of Employment
180 Days; 9 Months (Part‑Time)
Compensation
Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position
Reports To
Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager
Hours
20 hours per week
Classification
Hourly, Non-exempt
Performance Responsibilities
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community
Execute all essential skills (i.e., cashiering, completing paperwork, preparing food, cleaning, etc.) within a reasonable time span
Accurately inventory and report production of food quantities, excess, etc.
Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
Operate standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to convection ovens, microwave ovens, steam tables, and hot‑holding carts
Assist with quantity food preparation
Assist with the daily cleaning of the kitchen and all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and to ensure sanitary conditions are met
Assist with stocking and replenishing of 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 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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, 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 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, 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.
Notice of Non‑Discrimination
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 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.
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