(South Mountain) Food Service Worker for the 2025-26 SY (July Start)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Food Service Worker
Location: South Mountain
Employment Type : Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $17.00/hour

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY

As the Food Service Worker, you will supervise students and ensure proper behavior. You will also:

• Check students' names off of the rosters
• Open containers for lower grade students
• Wipe tables, sweep, mop, and dispose of waste to maintain cleanliness of the multipurpose room during the lunch periods
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience working with children
• Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

ABOUT US

Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

At SVA, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.

BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Apply through the link below.