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

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

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools School Nutrition Services is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant for Miles Jones Elementary School in Richmond, VA. The role covers a warm kitchen environment, meal preparation, serving, and adherence to health and safety guidelines.

The position is non-contract, 183 days, non-exempt, with a schedule of 5.5 hours per day for five days weekly. Applicants should be able to lift 50 lbs, follow instructions, and work well in a team while maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum six months experience in school cafeteria prep and serving.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform simple math calculations.
• Able to read and write complete sentences.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garnishes and serve food items per guidelines.
• Follow USDA/state/local guidelines when serving food.
• Receive and store food in stockroom, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Clean sanitary work surfaces and fixtures.
• Maintain sanitary conditions per health standards.
• Wash pots, pans, kettles and utensils.
• Assist in estimating, ordering, receiving, stocking food supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Follow instructions

Math calculations

Work under pressure

Lifts 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920283
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:

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.

EOE.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.93 to $18.93 Per Hour