Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Southampton Elementary)

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

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools School Nutrition Services in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a Part-Time Food Service Assistant to support the school cafeteria operations. The role covers 5.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with duties including food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and strong customer service skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus, and the position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Bilingual skills including Spanish are a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares garnishes and serves food items while maintaining quality and guidelines.
• Follows federal and state guidelines in food service operations.
• Receives, stores and inventories food supplies.
• Cleans work areas and maintains sanitary conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual (Spanish)

Team player

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Southampton Elementary)

Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Southampton Elementary)

Richmond City Public Schools School Nutrition Services - Richmond, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5920282

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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: Southampton 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.

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