Child Nutrition Program Assistant (Full time-6.5 hours)

Elon Elementary School; Madison Heights (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst County School District seeks a dedicated Child Nutrition Program Assistant for Elon Elementary School in Madison Heights, VA. The role supports meal preparation, service, and cashier duties in a busy school cafeteria.

Under the supervision of the Child Nutrition Program Manager, you will ensure food safety, accurate record-keeping, and smooth daily meal service for students, with opportunities to contribute to inventory and supply management.

Qualifications

• Experience in school cafeteria or large-scale food prep is a plus.
• Ability to follow food safety guidelines and sanitation practices.
• Basic math skills for handling money and making change.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow directions.
• Good teamwork and communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve snacks, breakfast and lunch; monitor food temperatures.
• Maintain sanitary work area and equipment; operate dishwasher.
• Assist cashier with money collection and record-keeping for meals.
• Help manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Stock deliveries and set up serving lines for meals.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves and steamers.

Skills

Food service

Cash handling

Sanitation

Inventory management

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Child Nutrition Program Assistant (Full time-6.5 hours)

Amherst County School District Elon Elementary School - Madison Heights, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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This job is also posted in Amherst County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5912920

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Child Nutrition Program Manager

General Definition of Work: Performs human support work preparing and serving meals, maintaining sanitary conditions, receiving payment for meals, maintaining records, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Child Nutrition Program Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and serves snacks, breakfast and lunch; checks and records data on various food and beverage temperatures
• Cleans and sanitizes work area, utensils, trays, dishes, serving area, etc.; operates dishwasher
• Sweeps and mops floors
• Serves as cashier and accounts for money received for meals
• Assists with maintaining inventory of and ordering supplies
• Stocks food and supply deliveries
• Operates industrial ovens, stoves and steamers and other food preparation equipment

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires tasting or smelling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires using measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Some knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving foods on a large scale; some knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment; skill in the use of standardized kitchen utensils and equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and students. High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate required.

Contract Period:10 months

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required