2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Student Worker - PVUSD High Schools

Purpose Statement

The job of Nutrition & Wellness Student Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service personnel at assigned location with specific responsibilities for food service activities at an assigned school location; food preparation activities and complying with the National School Lunch Program and mandated health requirements. This job reports to Kitchen Manager.

Essential Functions

• Cleans equipment, storage areas, food serving lines (e.g. pans, utensils, equipment, refrigerators) for the purpose of maintaining safe and sanitary conditions.
• May assist with inspections of food and supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
• Supports management and other substitute personnel, student workers, and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them in the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements.
• Stocks food and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
• SKILLS: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment and equipment found in a commercial kitchen.
• KNOWLEDGE: understanding written procedures, writing routine documents, speaking clearly; quantifying food preparation and handling; understanding sanitation practices.
• ABILITY: using job related equipment; considering a number of factors when using equipment; working with others in a wide variety of circumstances and operating equipment using a variety of standardized methods; working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; working with specific job-related data; utilizing job-related equipment.
• Specific SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment and equipment found in a commercial kitchen; understanding written procedures, writing routine documents, speaking clearly; understanding multi-step written and oral instructions; quantifying food preparation and handling; understanding sanitation practices; communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with interruptions; working with detailed information/data; maintaining a good rapport with students, employees, and community.

Responsibilities

• Working under direct supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others.

Work Environment

• Physical Demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 30% walking, and 60% standing.
• Risk of Injury and/or Illness: job is performed under temperature extremes.
• Applicant must have ability to lift 50 pounds.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is desired but not required.

Equivalency Required

Testing Certificates and Licenses: Food Handler's Card

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Food Handler's Card

Clearances

• Criminal Background Clearance IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (Effective 7/1/2021)

FSA Status

- Non Exempt

Employer

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.