• Job Description

  Req#: 5280824

  Food and Nutrition Office - 143 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ

  • Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
  • East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

  Employment Type:	Full-time (40 hours per week)
  Base Hourly:	$19.64
  Class/Calendar:	B21, 12 months
  Benefits:	Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
  Performance Pay:	Available annually
  New Hire Experience:	1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
  New Hire Education:	1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

  Job Summary:

  To process, verify and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities for part-time food and nutrition personnel to ensure compliance with district policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations.

  Key Responsibilities:

  This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

  • Interview, process and provide orientation to new part-time Food & Nutrition employees
  • Establish and maintain files for part-time Food & Nutrition personnel
  • Establish and maintain personnel and payroll records for part-time Food & Nutrition personnel
  • Generate Personnel Action Requests Forms (PARFs)
  • Provide and maintain access to and assist Food & Nutrition staff with TimeClock Plus (TCP) timekeeping system
  • Respond to inquiries from applicants, district personnel and general public to provide information, resolve issues and/or refer to appropriate personnel for resolution
  • Perform general office tasks
  • Regular and on-time attendance required
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
  • Accept and review for completeness, job applications for cafeteria positions
  • Assist in compiling workshop materials, forms and letters
  • Prepare hiring packets for adult and student employees
  • Serve as office courier and back-up receptionist as needed
  • Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
  • Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

  Required Qualifications:

  To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

  Education:

  • High School education or equivalent
  • Valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to use own vehicle when needed

  Experience:

  • Minimum two years clerical experience

  Preferred Qualifications:

  It is preferred that the applicant possess the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

  Experience:

  • Human resources experience preferred
  • iVisions and TimeClock Plus experience preferred

  Skills & Competencies:

  This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

  • Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
  • Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
  • Above average proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery
  • Ability to operate standard office machines and equipment
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
  • Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, email etc)
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with applicants, district personnel of all levels and general public
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to use own vehicle when needed

  Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

  This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.

  • Primarily works in an office environment within the school district’s central administration or nutrition services department
  • May occasionally visit school cafeterias or kitchens to support onboarding, training, or compliance checks
  • Frequent communication with food service staff, administrators, and vendors. The role is people-focused, requiring professional interaction over phone, email, and in person
  • Requires the ability to move between offices, possibly different buildings within the district. Occasional driving may be required if traveling to schools
  • Mostly sitting at a desk working on a computer, with periods of standing or walking when filing or attending meetings
  • May occasionally need to lift files, boxes of documents, or supplies—generally under 25 lbs

  Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

  Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

  Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

• About the company

  Mesa Public Schools is the largest public school district in the state of Arizona.

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