FOOD SERVICES WORKER II id-8383

May 10, 2025

The Arizona Pioneers' Home is a continuing care retirement home operated and funded by the State of Arizona. The Home provides care and services to residents living independently, as well as to those requiring personal, assisted living, intermediate and skilled care.

Food Service Worker II

Posting Details:

Pay Rate: $15.68 an hour

Grade:11

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary:

Arizona Pioneer’s Home has an immediate opening for an exceptional Food Services Worker II (FSW II). This is a non-supervisory position working under a Food Service Supervisor and under the guidance of a Food Service Manager, following all establish State and institutional guidelines, rules and laws.

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The FSW II will participate in basic food preparation, serving to resident’s, staff, and visitors. Additionally, cleaning of food service area following established methods and procedures.

Job Duties:

Adhering to standardized recipes, preparing methods, sanitation standards, under the guides of the food supervisor

Preparing and serving attractive and nutritious, temperature maintained, resident meals

Participating in preparing basic quality food as directed by the food supervisor

Making acceptable substitutions both in the dining room and on infirmary carts

Participating in maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment

Cleaning dining room tables, food carts and related equipment

May include some restocking infirmary ward refrigerators

Following daily menu plans

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques to comply with sanitation and safety codes, and limitations placed by a special diet

Methods and practices of institutional food service

Rules and regulations of cleaning materials

Skill in:

Interpersonal communication on various levels to achieve positive outcomes

Preparing basic food products with minimal waste

Operating various food service equipment

Ability to:

Read, write and speak the English language

Present attractive food in a timely manner

Displaying interest in being a team player

Establish good working relationships

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card required within 20 days of employment

Valid AZ Food Handler’s Permit

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

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