Food Service Associate

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,813 - 27,152; Part time

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Benefits options available

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate to prepare and serve nutritional meals to students and staff. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and some experience in food preparation and sanitation. Strong teamwork and customer service skills are essential for this role. The position offers starting pay between $16.56 to $19.71 per hour, with benefits options available.

Qualifications

• Any combination of background and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• Some knowledge of or experience in quantity food preparation and sanitation desired.
• Must work well in a team setting, demonstrate positive customer service skills.
• Ability to count money.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritional meals to students and staff.
• Follow proper sanitation and safe food handling procedures.
• Assist and help customers, meeting their needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Money counting

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Institutional kitchen equipment

Job description

Food Service Associate

Job Details

Job ID: 5341686

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 03, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Food Service Associate
Child Nutrition Program

Part-Time, Daytime Hours

Benefits options available!

The Food Service Associate is responsible for preparing and serving nutritional meals to students and staff in the local schools. Essential functions include, and are not limited to the following:

• Performs daily duties to include preparing food items, washing, chopping, mixing, cooking, assemble of recipe items and prepare for service, serving meals to customers, running cash register, cleaning of kitchen and equipment, and washing dishes, pots, utensils, etc.;
• Follows proper sanitation and safe food handling procedures;
• Serves, assists, and helps customers. Meets customer needs;

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of background and experience equivalent to high school graduation
• Some knowledge of or experience in quantity food preparation and sanitation desired
• Must work well in a team setting, demonstrate positive customer service skills
• Ability to count money

Physical Conditions & Nature of Work Contacts: Works typically in a school cafeteria setting with kitchen, serving line and storage areas. Extended periods of standing required. Frequent bending and lifting of food containers, food and pots weighing 10-30 pounds is required. Occasional bending and lifting up to 45 pounds of items such as cases of food. Use of institutional kitchen equipment, such as ovens, slicers, steamers, dish machine and similar items. Occasional exposure to damp floors, steam from equipment and potentially caustic cleaning materials is necessary. Daily contact with principal, school staff, teachers and students is necessary. Occasional contact is made with visitors and the general public.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.56 to $19.71 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Administration > Food Services

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Eubanks , CNP Supervisor
• Child Nutrition Program
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]