Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Armstrong High)

School Nutrition Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools School Nutrition Services is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant at Armstrong High School. The role involves preparing and serving meals in a school kitchen, following USDA/state guidelines, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

The position is 5.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with a non-contract / 183-day term. Strong customer service and ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Six months' experience preferred in school cafeteria.
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Basic math and reading/writing skills required.
• Some skill with kitchen utensils/equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares garnishes and serves food items to quality standards.
• Follows USDA/state guidelines when serving food.
• Receives and stores food in stockroom, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Cleans work surfaces and dining areas; maintains sanitary conditions.
• Washes pots, pans, kettles, and other utensils.
• Assists in estimating, ordering, receiving, and stocking food supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Bilingual Spanish

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen utensils/equipment

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Armstrong High)

Richmond City Public Schools School Nutrition Services - Richmond, Virginia

Job ID: 5970110

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Food Service Assistant (This is a part-time position: 5.5 hours/day and 5 days/week)

Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Non-contract / 183 Days

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: Armstrong High School

Immediate Supervisor: Assigned Cafeteria Manager and/or Area Supervisor

General Description: The Food Service Assistant is responsible for preparing and serving meals in a school kitchen, which is in a warm environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares garnishes and serves food items as required to ensure quality, quantity, flavor, and merchandising guidelines.
• Follows USDA state and local guidelines in the performance of duties serving food on the line.
• Receives and stores food in the stockroom, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Cleans work surface, eating and food preparation area to include tables, counters, floors, ceilings, walls, sinks, bins, ovens, freezers, refrigerators, slicers, and all other fixtures as required.
• Maintains proper sanitary conditions as required by health and safety standards.
• Washes pots, pans, kettles, and other cooking utensils.
• Assists in the estimating, ordering, receiving, and stocking of food supplies.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• A minimum of six months of experience in the preparation of food and serving for the school cafeteria is preferred.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to complete simple math calculations and read and write complete sentences.
• Must have some skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as a team player implementing effective decision-making skills toward the completion of a task.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, and school staff.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently under pressure and complete multiple preparation deadlines.
• Must have the ability to work in refrigerators and freezers for a short period of time.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Must have the ability to work your assigned schedule daily, and reliably.
• Must have the ability to learn and follow the State Health Department sanitation guidelines and those set forth by Richmond Public Schools School Nutrition Services Department.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. periodically, carry food stock weighing 20 lbs. frequently, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Bilingual skills including Spanish are a plus.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.93 to $18.93 Per Hour

EOE.