Child Nutrition Program Assistant (part-time)

Amherst County High School; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Amherst County High School in Amherst, Virginia seeks a part-time Child Nutrition Program Assistant to assist with meal preparation and service in the school cafeteria.

You will handle cashier duties, maintain sanitary conditions, assist with inventory and meal deliveries, and operate kitchen equipment under supervision. This role requires physical activity and the ability to work with staff and students in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cash handling

Food service

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate

Job description

Child Nutrition Program Assistant (part-time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5410574
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Openings at: ACHS

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: Part-Time