Food Service Assistant - Part-time (J.L. Francis Elementary)

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

Job summary

School Nutrition Services in Richmond, Virginia seeks a part-time Food Service Assistant to prepare and serve meals in a school kitchen. The role involves working 5.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, and complying with health and safety standards.

Candidate should have a high school education or equivalent, prior food service experience preferred, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Bilingual Spanish is a plus and the position is non-contract, 183 days per year.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in food preparation and serving is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations and read and write sentences.
• Skill with standard kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team, with good decision-making.
• Ability to relate well with co-workers, students, and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in refrigerators/freezers briefly.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to follow State Health Department sanitation guidelines.
• Must lift 50 lbs. periodically and carry 20 lbs. frequently.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares garnishes and serves food items to meet quality and merchandising guidelines.
• Follows USDA/state guidelines when serving food.
• Receives and stores food in stock areas.
• Cleans work surfaces, dining and prep areas to health standards.
• Maintains sanitary conditions as required by health standards.
• Washes pots, pans, kettles, and other utensils.
• Assists in estimating, ordering, receiving, and stocking food supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Standard kitchen utensils

Sanitation equipment knowledge

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Part-time (J.L. Francis Elementary)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5920311

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: J.L. Francis 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.