Food Service Worker

Young World Physical Education; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking a Food Services Worker to prepare and serve meals in a school setting and keep cafeterias clean. The role reports to the Food Services Manager and involves working under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to stand for long periods in a hot kitchen. The position is full-time with an hourly wage range provided by the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent desirable.
• Experience in large-quantity food preparation is beneficial.
• Must meet sanitation and safety standards in a school kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve institutional meals according to menus.
• Maintain cleanliness of cafeteria and food prep areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment and assist in stocking supplies.
• Assist in estimating and ordering food as needed.
• Support cashier duties if required.
• Adhere to USDA rules and nutrition guidelines.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

Food preparation

Meat & vegetables handling

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher

Mixer

Chopper

Slicer

Ovens

Steamers

Job description

Food Service Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5513579

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: FOOD SERVICES WORKER REPORTS TO: FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY RANGE: 101

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible semi-skilled work in preparing and serving institutional meals and cleaningcafeterias; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision ofthe Food Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Practice proper sanitation procedures


• Preparing, cooking and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other food in accordance withthe menu.


• Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods;


• May be assigned to one specific food preparation area or rotated through the full range of foodservices;


• Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils;


• Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food service andmechanical equipment;


• Cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area;


• Sweeps and mops and performs other custodial duties as assigned;


• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies;


• Receives and stocks food supplies


• May serve as cashier;


• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of foodpreparation equipment; general knowledge of food values and nutrition; general knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensilsand equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to work long hours while standing andunder high temperature conditions.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required use of measuring devices, operation of machines, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to extreme heat, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of ahigh school diploma andsome experience in food preparation in large quantities. High school graduate or equivalent desirable.

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment; general knowledge of food values and nutrition; general knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to work long hours while standing and under high temperature conditions.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.98 to $24.70 Per Hour

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alesia Blizzard , Coordinator of School Nutrition Services


• Food Services


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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