Food Service Staff Lead (26-27 School Year)

Hampton City Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 20,126 - 26,215; Full time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools is seeking a Food Service Staff Lead for the 26-27 school year. This full-time position involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in food service, possess a ServSafe Certification, and have strong leadership abilities. The role is crucial in providing nutritious meals to students with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least two years of experience in the food service industry.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Knowledge of sanitation, safety, and HACCP requirements.
• Ability to follow directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Ensures food quality and compliance with meal requirements.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Trains employees and communicates with stakeholders.
• Manages inventory and daily production records.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Team leadership

Safety and sanitation knowledge

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Food Service Staff Lead (26-27 School Year)

Employment Period: 10 months, 6 hours per day / 30 hours per week

Employment Status: Full-time

Pay Grade: H-07

Hiring Range: $14.61-$19.03

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Food and Nutrition Services

Date Posted: 4/23/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees, manages and performs a variety of food preparations and related tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of a school kitchen.
• Ensures food is of high quality for customers and meets federal and state meal requirements.
• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders in providing nutritious school meals and encouraging healthy choices to fuel successful learning.
• Ensures a safe, clean, healthy food service environment is maintained following Hampton's Department of Health and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
• Opens the kitchen and sets up necessary equipment, ensuring all serving lines are properly set according to the daily menu.
• Assists in estimating and ordering food, supplies and beverages.
• Assists with counting and entering monthly inventory into the food service software.
• Completes production records on a daily basis.
• Receives and stocks food, supplies and beverages.
• Follows the daily menu and portion control standards for breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• May serve as cashier and/or server regularly.
• Prepares daily bank deposit and drops at bank or designated location.
• Understands the use of free and reduced meal eligibility roster for all students in emergencies.
• Attends all required meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• Communicates with students, parents, and school personnel with courtesy, tact, patience and consistency.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to department guidelines.
• Assists in the training of employees.
• Performs other duties as needed, such as operating dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamer, ovens; washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils; cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area; sweeps and mops, etc.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Requires at least two years of experience in the food service industry.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Knowledge of food service, sanitation, safety, and HACCP requirements.
• Basic knowledge of current federal and state regulations related to school nutrition programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications.
• Ability to follow directions, both written and oral in English, to ensure safety of food preparation and service.
• Ability to manually move, shelve, stack, or raise from floor to table or serving area on a wet and slippery floor, heavy objects (pots, pans, trays, and food supplies) weighing up to 35 pounds. Occasionally requires heavy physical work and exertion of up to 50 pounds.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. For inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; [phone].