COOK - 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE, MARYVALE/CAMELBACK 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Equal Opportunity Employer

COOK

GRADE 3: 
STARTING HOURLY RATE: $17.84 - $18.64 (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 Cook prepares and serves healthy and nutritious meals for students, staff, and teachers in accordance with National Food Lunch Program guidelines and requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares ingredients and cooks breakfast and lunch menu items. Assigns tasks to part-time Cafeteria Workers.
2. Reviews and assists food and supply inventory to ensure proper ingredients for upcoming meals.
3. Checks and records temperatures in refrigerators and freezers; monitors temperatures of prepared food.
4. Completes and adjusts production worksheets; records unserved food amounts and number of students served.
5. Monitors and sets up for breakfast and lunch services.
6. Participates in cleaning dishes, appliances, work surfaces, and utensils, and storing food.
7. Directs and supervises operation in manager's absence.
8. 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 six months of food service industry experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

License and Certification Requirements:

Must possess a Maricopa County Food Handler's Card at the time of hire.

Must be able to obtain a ServSafe Certificate within 90 days of employment. 

Must possess a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint clearance card within 90 days of employment. 

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill in completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of the culinary industry including food service operations, sanitation standards, food preparation, and food service equipment.
• 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.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, 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.