Food Service Lead

Openings as of 8/20/2026

Food Service Lead

• Date Posted:8/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Ellsworth Elementary School

Position: Food Service Lead
Salary

Schedule:

$16.66 an hour, plus additional credit for related experience and education.
Hours:

Full-time
; 7.5 Hrs/Day
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Benefits
:
Eligible, first of the month following date of hire
Evaluation:90-day Probationary, then Annually
At Will Agreement:10 Months, 195 Days
Reports to:Food Service Supervisor

The Kitchen Lead  works at the School Site and reports to the Food & Nutrition Supervisor overseeing the Food Service program and workers. The Kitchen Lead oversees the kitchen operations, ensures quality meals, promotes teamwork, and maintains a successful kitchenby performing the following duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED and one year of training or experience in large quantity food preparation and/or management
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Must possess or be able to obtain
  
  Child Nutrition Programs Certification,Food Manager's Certificate and Arizona Food Handler's Card
• Mustpossessor be able to obtainCPR and First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of institutional kitchen equipment including operation and preventive maintenance procedures
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and other District, Federal and State workplace safety requirements and ability to adhere to the guidelines and procedures
• Must be able to organize and direct the work of others and act asan effective team leader
• Mustbe abletoaccuratelycalculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions andpercentages
• Must be ableto use District computer software for cashier responsibilities, tomaintainaccuraterecords, write routine reports, correspondence and procedure manuals
• Must be ableto read and interpret documents such as safety rules, spreadsheets,operating and maintenance instructions, and policy manuals
• Ability to assess concerns and complaints of students, staffand parents and proceed appropriately
• Must possess excellent communication skills and must beable to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors, subordinates, other employees, parents and the general public
• LINQ school nutrition experience or training preferred

• Maintains a variety of records and prepares reports, including daily cash report
• Assists with Free/Reduced applications. May enter information in the computer and send correspondence
• Prepares a variety of hot dishes for students and faculty
• Uses safe food handling and preparationpracticesin all aspects of serving meals
• Makes sure the kitchen is maintained in a sanitary and safe condition
• Prepares weekly inventory and consults with Food Services Supervisor
• Review student accounts and ensure accuracy. Records information appropriately
• Confers with Food Services Supervisor regarding quantities and adjusts recipes for proper amount
• Orders milk and supplies as instructed
• Displays and demonstrates thorough knowledge of food safety guidelines and procedures
• Keeps temperature chart on walk-in freezer and dry storage
• Checks the temperature of food to ensure proper holding temperatures
• Checks in & puts away deliveries. Ensures quality and quantity of orders
• Cleans equipment, dishes, utensils, and work area
• Attends seminars,workshops, and trainings as directed by Food Services Supervisor
• Assists in finding recipes for utilizing commodities
• Performs all duties in a safe and effective manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervises Food Service employees on site.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with District policy and applicable laws.

Responsibilitiesmayinclude interviewing,hiring and training employees;daily communication with

Food Services Supervisor;planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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…