Food Service Assistant

FHLB Des Moines; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Drug Free Workplace

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring for a Food Service Worker in the Sheriff’s Department. You will prepare and serve meals, ensure compliance with health, safety, and nutrition standards, and manage kitchen operations to support daily meal production.

Responsibilities include menu planning, ordering supplies, supervising prep staff, and maintaining sanitary conditions. Qualification requires a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of bulk cooking experience, with certifications such as

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and three years of bulk cooking experience in institutions such as schools, hospitals, or similar settings.
• Food Handler certification or ServSafe certification may be required or substituted for licensure.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adhere to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that meet health and nutritional requirements.
• Ensure storage, preparation, and cleanup meet health standards and inspections.
• Plan menus to meet daily nutritional needs and order supplies as needed.
• Organize kitchen and dining areas for efficient service and supervise food prep staff.
• Maintain a safe kitchen environment and document meals, menus, and compliance records.

Job description

Job Posting End Date:September 29, 2026Department:SHERIFFCompensation Grade:G14Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Pay Range $33,529.60 - $52,208.00Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay RangeJob Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40About Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:Representative Work Functions and ResponsibilitiesPrepare and serve meals to meet health and nutritional requirements.Assure that health and safety standards related to food storage, preparation, and clean-up are met.Plan menus to meet daily nutritional requirements.Order supplies needed for menus.Organize kitchen and dining area to provide efficient food preparation and serving.Oversee the work of other food preparation appointee to assure the health and safety of the population served and of the food service appointees.Maintain a safe kitchen environment to avoid accidents/injuries.Document meals served, menus, etc. to meet State and USDA requirements.Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.Must be able to work flexible hours when needed.Performance StandardsEnsure that food is prepared in sufficient quantity for population served; ensure that infrequent substitution of menus is required and that menu substitution meets daily nutritional requirement; ensure that meals are ready to meet serving schedule; ensure that meals are served in sanitary manner; ensure that no deficiencies are noted on Health Department sanitary inspections; meet relevant licensure standards; report faulty equipment according to procedures to ensure that no serious injuries/accidents occur to self or others; ensure that records are kept and reports submitted on time and according to time and according to procedures; ensures that menus are procedures: ensure that menus are prepared weekly in advance; ensure that menus meet daily nutritional requirements of the population served; and ensure that supplies are on hand when needed.Minimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as bulk cooking in a school, restaurant, nursing home, hospital, or institution OR any combination of education (above high school level) and related experience equivalent to three (3) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Food Handlers *Food Certification Managers license may be required. Servsafe certification may also be an acceptable substitute for Food Certification Manager’s license. \"Food handlers card\" changed to \"Food Certification Manager\" 12/93 per Health Department. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. TB test may be required.Skills:Food Preparation, Food Services, Health and Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Meal Preparation, Safety StandardsWorking Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.Official Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.