Food Production Associate - Central Kitchen - 8.0 Hours

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: FOOD PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

WORK CALENDAR: 2612H (12 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 104 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

Perform manual and semi-skilled tasks in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food practices as required by HACCP regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A post-offer physical and drug screening test is required for this position

• Must be able to read and write English as it pertains to the job function

• Current Food Handler''s Certificate or acquisition within one month of hire date

• Experience in food preparation is desired

• Ability to safely operate institutional equipment

• Ability to stand and walk constantly, frequently bending the head and neck while walking in and out of coolers and freezers

• Ability to push and pull food carts weighing up to 400 lbs. in and out of coolers and freezers

• Ability to read order sheets and enter data into tracking logs and the computer

• AZ driver''s license preferred

• Ability to work alone on tasks, but also coordinate with various team members

Core Job Functions:

• Must display/demonstrate thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines
• Assists in the preparation and setup of food
• Assist the supervisor or manager
• Operate standard kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, mixers, fryers, slicers, and ovens
• Assist in food preparation and clean up
• Must have the ability to follow standard recipes and assist in the preparation of a wide variety of hot and cold dishes for schools
• May assist the supervisor/manager in verifying/monitoring HACCP procedures
• Performs related duties as required
• Performs all duties safely and prudently as directed
• Must display the ability to select, weigh, and measure ingredients accurately
• May be responsible for two or more specific areas of production, including rotation and inventory reports
• Must display the ability to be responsible for accurate loading and shipping times for transport to school sites, including proper paperwork
• Display ability to work on the serving/production line
• Display the ability to prepare some orders for recipes as instructed
• Display a thorough knowledge of specialized equipment functions, including preventive maintenance procedures
• Display the ability to maintain records as assigned

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