Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Lucille Brown Middle)

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

Job summary

School Nutrition Services at Richmond City Public Schools invites applications for a Food Service Assistant (Part-time) at Lucille Brown Middle School. The role involves preparing and serving meals in a busy school kitchen, with a 5.5 hour/day schedule and 5 days per week.

The position requires a high school education, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and good customer service. Prior cafeteria experience is preferred, and bilingual skills (Spanish) are a plus. Salary is $18.93 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in school cafeteria food preparation is preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Bilingual skills including Spanish are a plus.
• Excellent customer service is required.

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.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Lucille Brown Middle)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910429
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:

Lucille Brown 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.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $18.93 to $18.93 Per Hour