Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Dogwood Middle)

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

Job summary

School Nutrition Services is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant for Dogwood Middle School in Richmond, VA. The role involves preparing and serving meals in a school kitchen, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.

It is a 5.5 hours/day, 5 days/week, non-contract (183 days) position with non-exempt status. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, up to six months of related experience, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Six months of food prep/serving experience in a school cafeteria preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple math and read/write sentences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Bilingual skills including Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garnishes and serve food items to meet quality and merchandising guidelines.
• Follow USDA and local guidelines while serving on the line.
• Receive and store food in stockrooms and coolers.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces, tables, and equipment.
• Maintain sanitary conditions per health standards.
• Wash pots, pans, and utensils after use.
• Assist in estimating, ordering, receiving, and stocking food supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual (Spanish)

Team player

Follow guidelines

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Dogwood Middle)

Richmond City Public Schools School Nutrition Services - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5911117

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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:

Dogwood Middle 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.

Three references names and contact information will be required at the time of application submission.

Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment.

EOE.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.93 to $18.93 Per Hour