Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Miles Jones Elementary)

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Assistant at Miles Jones Elementary in Richmond, VA. This part-time role involves preparing and serving meals in a school kitchen, following health guidelines, and supporting daily meal service in a warm, busy environment.

Typical duties include garnishing and serving meals, cleaning work areas, stocking supplies, and complying with state sanitation rules. Ability to lift 50 lbs and work 5.5 hours daily is expected.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Six months of food preparation/serving experience preferred.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and read/write sentences.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garnishes and serve food to meet quality and merchandising guidelines.
• Follow USDA/local guidelines when serving food.
• Receive, store, and handle food in stockrooms and cold storage.
• Maintain sanitary conditions per health standards.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and stocking supplies.
• Work independently and with others to meet deadlines.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic math

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Miles Jones Elementary)

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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:

Miles Jones 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.