Lead School Nutrition & Cafeteria Assistant

James K. Polk Elementary School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

James K. Polk Elementary School in Alexandria, VA is hiring a School Nutrition Assistant III to lead cashier and food-prep duties, assist management, and train staff. The role supports daily nutrition operations and ensures accurate record-keeping and safe, nutritious meal preparation.

The position is full-time with a schedule roughly 5:30am–2:30pm, offering hourly pay in the published range and requiring ServSafe and NVCFM certifications along with a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe and NVCFM certifications are required.
• Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead cashier, prep/production and food-service duties as assigned; provide guidance to others.
• Assist management in the absence of the manager/assistant manager.
• Train new employees with the manager.
• Arrange and display food items for students and staff.
• Prepare reports and help maintain documentation per regulations.
• Stock and inventory refrigerated and frozen groceries.
• Clean utensils, equipment and work areas to maintain sanitation.
• Collect payments and ensure accurate cash handling.

Skills

Cash handling

Lead/ supervise

Inventory control

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe

NVCFM

Job description

James K. Polk Elementary School in Alexandria, VA is hiring a School Nutrition Assistant III to lead cashier and food-prep duties, assist management, and train staff. The role supports daily nutrition operations and ensures accurate record-keeping and safe, nutritious meal preparation.

The position is full-time with a schedule roughly 5:30am–2:30pm, offering hourly pay in the published range and requiring ServSafe and NVCFM certifications along with a high school diploma.