Address: 300 South McCormick Street
Prescott, Arizona 86303

Salary: 17.2531 hourly 

Grade: 11

Closing Date: September 12, 2026

The Food Services Worker 2 is a non-supervisory position working under a Food Service Supervisor and the Food Service Manager, following all established State and institutional guidelines, rules, and laws. This position participates in basic quality food preparation, serving to residents and staff visitors, cleaning of food service areas following established methods and procedures, and is primarily responsible for dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, and mopping of food department floors.

• Variety of cleaning tasks, including dishwashing and kitchen cleaning, mopping of food department floors, cleaning, and maintaining employee's kitchen restrooms.
• Participates in maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment, cleaning the dining room tables, food carts and related equipment, and may include some restocking of infirmary ward refrigerators.
• Assists in the preparing and serving of attractive and nutritious temperature-maintained resident meals; follows daily menu plans, makes acceptable substitutions both in the dining room and on infirmary carts.
• Participates and assists in the preparation of basic quality food as directed by the Supervisor, adhering to standardized recipes, preparation methods, sanitation standards under the guidance of the Food Supervisor.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices of institutional food service;
• Rules and regulations of cleaning materials;
• Methods and techniques to comply with sanitation and safety codes and limitations in place by a special diet.

Skills in:

• Preparing basic food products with minimal waste;
• Operation of various food service equipment;
• Interpersonal communication on various levels to achieve positive outcomes.

Ability to:

• Maintain the highest level of cleaning competencies in relation to the kitchen, dishes, and food service area;
• Establish good working relationships;
• Present and serve food in an attractive and timely manner;
• Being a team player;
• Read, write, and speak English.

• Valid Class | Arizona Fingerprint Card.
• Valid Arizona Food Handler's permit.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shawn Mcconnell at shawn.mcconnell@azdoa.gov.