CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: CAFE ASSISTANT     

CALENDAR: 1811H OR 1911FT (9 MONTHS)

SALARY: GRADE 104 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

 

Job Goal

Assist in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food in a quantity food service operation, using safe and efficient food handling practices; and providing accurate and efficient food service while adhering to excellence in customer service.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in food preparation and handling is desired
• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
• Must display the ability to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers, and students
• The ability to operate institutional equipment is desired
• Valid food handler’s certificate or acquire within 30 days of hire
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Vision and hearing adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, rules, and regulations

Core Job Functions:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines and procedures
• Prepare, stock, and maintain the serving area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up
• Accurately identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line; provide monitoring and guidance to customers to ensure selections meet federal guidelines
• Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, air fryer ovens, food warmers, coolers, and freezers
• Set up serving line with appropriate serving equipment, utensils, and safety measures
• Prepare and cook food according to food safety regulations while following all county and state guidelines
• Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily
• Assist the manager in verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures, including temperature, sanitizer, and storage logs
• Ensure product quality through visual inspection and adhere to cooking and serving guidelines provided to maintain customer satisfaction
• Perform all duties as assigned safely and prudently as directed

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

 

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures

Physical Requirements – Heavy Work:

• Ability to work extended periods of time in extreme temperatures (cold salad/sandwich prep, inventory for freezer & coolers)
• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable to the job.
• Employee must be able to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces while performing various duties, including but not limited to push/pull force of up to 100 pounds for various machines.
• Employee must stand constantly and walk frequently, lifting items of various sizes, up to 50 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to lift safely.
• Employee may rarely be required to climb ladders, to perform various stocking, inventory, cleaning, or maintenance tasks
• Employees may be subject to travel, fumes, odors, chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, workplace restrictions, cold and/or hot temperatures, and loud noises
• 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.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

 

Updated 11/4/25