Child Nutrition Cook/ Baker

Position:

Child Nutrition Cook/ Baker

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job ID:

129359

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

June 04, 2025

Contact Information:

Creighton Elementary School District

2702 E Flower St

Phoenix, Arizona 85016

District Website

Contact:

Human Resources

Phone: ...

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing and serving meals to students, staff, and public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a skilled position responsible for the preparation of food.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the District's needs.

• Develops recipes for catering events and Federal Child Nutrition Programs;
• Prepares and serves meals;
• Requests and assists in ordering, receiving and delivery of food and supplies;
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and clean kitchen/cafe at all times;
• Assists with stocking and replenishing of supplies;
• Provides high quality customer service; interacts with all students and staff in professional

manner;

• Assist with supervision of student safety;
• Maintains records of production and food safety and,
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic mathematical principles and procedures
• Recordkeeping principles
• Customer service principles and practices
• Standard industrial kitchen equipment and machines
• Basic nutritional principles
• Basic English
• Organization tactics

SKILLS

• Cooking and baking
• Operating basic food service institutional equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions, identify and resolve problems in a timely

manner

• Reading, comprehending and following health and sanitization regulations
• Understanding written and verbal direction
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of directly-related education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Arizona Food Handler's Certificate, or obtain within two weeks of start date.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

Other:

Our Beliefs: A Guide for Our Actions

• We Believe In:
• Loving each child as our own.
• Mindful, curious, and adventurous learning.
• Safe schools that nurture mind, body, and spirit.
• High expectations that promote academic growth.
• The strength that comes from the diversity of our community.
• Our Vision: Creighton neighborhood schools inspire adventurous thinkers, collaborative learners, and kind-hearted leaders.