Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Frankin Military)

School Nutrition Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

School Nutrition Services is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support meal preparation and service in a school kitchen. The position operates in a warm environment with a 5.5-hour daily schedule, five days a week, starting immediately.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, basic math and reading skills, and strong customer service. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; ability to lift 50 lbs and work under pressure is required for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Six months of school cafeteria food prep/serving experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations and read/write sentences.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) are a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares garnishes and serves food items according to guidelines.
• Follows USDA/state/local guidelines when serving food.
• Receives and stores food in stockrooms and freezers.
• Maintains sanitary conditions per health standards.
• Assists in estimating, ordering, and stocking of food supplies.
• Cleans work areas and kitchen equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Independent worker

Basic math

Read and follow instructions

Lift 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Sanitation standards

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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:

Frankin Military

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.

EOE.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $18.93 to $18.93 Per Hour