Food Service Assistant - Part-time (John Marshall High)

School Nutrition Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools School Nutrition Services is seeking a Part-Time Food Service Assistant at John Marshall High School in Richmond, VA. The role involves preparing and serving meals in a warm school kitchen, while adhering to USDA state and local guidelines to ensure quality and safety.

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent, ability to lift 50 lbs, and to work well in a team. Work schedule is 5.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with a non-contract / 183-day term.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in school cafeteria food preparation preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares garnishes and serves food items per guidelines.
• Follows USDA and local guidelines in serving food on the line.
• Receives and stores food; maintains sanitary conditions.
• Assists in estimating, ordering, and stocking of food supplies.

Skills

HS Diploma

Food prep experience

Sanitation guidelines

Teamwork

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Part-time (John Marshall High)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920278
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: John Marshall 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.

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