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Food Operator Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Paleovalley & Wild Pastures

Machine Operator

Mesa, AZ

$20/hr

When Paleovalley co-founders Autumn and Chas Smith saw how industrialized food was affecting human ... By operating and maintaining key processing equipment such as kettles, dehydrators, and packaging ...

Paleovalley & Wild Pastures

Machine Operator

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$20/hr

When Paleovalley co-founders Autumn and Chas Smith saw how industrialized food was affecting human ... By operating and maintaining key processing equipment such as kettles, dehydrators, and packaging ...

Paleovalley & Wild Pastures

Machine Operator

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$20/hr

When Paleovalley co-founders Autumn and Chas Smith saw how industrialized food was affecting human ... By operating and maintaining key processing equipment such as kettles, dehydrators, and packaging ...

La Canasta Mexican Food Products LLC.

Be Seen First

Line Operator -PM 1ST & 2ND Shift

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Line Operator will operate, set-up and dissemble machine to ensure achievement of the department ... Ensure employees safety, training, food safety training, quality control, labor cost, materials ...

Sun Orchard LLC

Machine Operator

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

A minimum of 2 tears of food production experience required * Experience with high-speed production ... Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.

HonorHealth

Food Services - Public

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Such functions may include working on the serving line, serving items for catered events, operating a cash register, preparing salad bar items, desserts, and portioning food items for sale or service.

Torchy's Tacos

Food Expo - Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$16/hr

Food Expeditor The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide. Here's what we need: The Food ...

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Firehouse Subs

Cashier/ Food Prep

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$12.50/hr

The founders are the real deal, the food is their creation and the brand is a family of franchise operators who share their same passion for generously serving food and community. For the third ...

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What is the difference between Food Operator vs Food Technician?

AspectFood OperatorFood Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications varyTechnical diploma or degree in food science or technology
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, food production linesLaboratories, quality control labs, production facilities
Industry UsageCommonly employed in food manufacturing and processingFocuses on testing, quality assurance, and product development
Job FocusOperating machinery, ensuring production runs smoothlyTesting products, analyzing quality, ensuring safety standards

While both Food Operators and Food Technicians work in the food industry, Food Operators primarily handle production and machinery operation, whereas Food Technicians focus on testing and quality assurance. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the food industry.

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Infographic showing various Food Operator job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Food Service Worker

Cartwright School District #83

Phoenix, AZ

$14 - $17/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Cartwright School District rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

298th of 636 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

FOOD SERVICE WORKER


JOB GOAL:
Incumbents are responsible for performing routine activities in food services, such as serving, cleaning, setting up for meals, cashiering, and preparing food.
QUALIFICATIONS:



  • Ability to read and write in order to communicate and receive instruction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Cleans cafeteria and/ or kitchen areas, which includes:  wiping down tables, placing trays in proper location, picking up trash, sweeping and mopping floors, loading dishwashers, cleaning refrigerators and freezers, cleaning ovens, putting garbage cans in proper locations, sanitizing and cleaning towels, putting up benches, and/or performing other related duties.
  • Prepares cafeteria for meals, which include:  placing food in hot carts, rotating foods, preparing and monitoring the availability of utensils and napkins, preparing trays, placing scoops and/ or spoons for serving, and performing other related activities.
  • Serves and replenishes food supply.
  • Assists in preparing foods and drinks. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Customer service principles;
  • Basic mathematical concepts;
  • Cleaning and sanitizing methods;
  • Providing customer service;
  • Maintaining order among school-aged children;
  • Handling and counting money;
  • Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas;
  • Handling food;
  • Operating cash registers;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
  • Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, blood and other bodily fluids, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises.
  • Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Food Service Worker Card within 30 days.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
REPORTS TO: Site Manager
LOCATION:  Food Service
SUPERVISES: N/A
CALENDAR:  10 Month/ Part Time
BEGINNING SALARY:  As approved by the Governing Board
BENEFITS:  N/A
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:  Until Filled
 

















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