Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Broad Rock Elementary)

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

Job summary

School Nutrition Services at Richmond City Public Schools invites applications for a part-time Food Service Assistant at Broad Rock Elementary School. The position runs 5.5 hours daily, five days a week, with responsibilities in meal preparation and service in a warm school kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school education or equivalent and some food service experience. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, strong customer service, and the ability to follow health and

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Six months of food prep/serving experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Basic math and reading/writing skills.
• Familiarity with kitchen utensils and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garnishes and serve food in accordance with quality and merchandising guidelines.
• Follow USDA/state guidelines while serving food on the line.
• Receive, store, and rotate food in the stockroom, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Clean work surfaces, dining and food prep areas; maintain sanitary conditions.
• Assist in estimating, ordering and stocking of food supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Customer service

Team player

Sanitation

Able to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Broad Rock Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920289
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

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:

Broad Rock Elementary 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.