Part-Time Food Service Assistant

Colonial Beach School District; Colonial Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Beach Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a Part-Time Food Service Assistant to support daily meals for students and staff. Under the Director of Food Service, you will help with preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

The position emphasizes adherence to recipes, nutrition standards, sanitation, and safe food handling. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/AED and ServSafe certification, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR/AED Training and ServSafe Certificate required.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform arithmetic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation and serving of food in accordance with established recipes and governmental and nutritional guidelines.
• Assists manager in maintaining standards of work, sanitation, and safety ensuring that food items are properly stored, cooked, shipped, and served in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner.
• Participates in a variety of food service operations and functions as needed, including serving food, selling food, and cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Arithmetic

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPR/AED Training

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901131
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Colonial Beach Public Schools

“Every Student. Every Minute. Every Day.”

Food Service Assistant

Pay Grade: Hourly

Period of Employment: 10 Month FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Director of Food Service

General Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting in the organization, preparation, cooking, and serving of food to students and adults of Colonial Beach Public Schools.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists with the preparation and serving of food in accordance with established recipes and governmental and nutritional guidelines
• Assists manager in maintaining standards of work, sanitation, and safety ensuring that food items are properly stored, cooked, shipped, and served in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner
• Participates in a variety of food service operations and functions as needed, including serving food, selling food, and cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with principals, school staff and administrators
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations at the level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Ability to be able to lift and move packages up to 60lbs
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community members
• Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups

Education or Equivalency Requirements:

Minimum/Preferred

Education Level

Description:

Minimum

High School Diploma/GED

Certification/Licenses

Description:

CPR/AED Training

ServSafe Certificate

Possession and/or eligible

Work Experience:

Equivalent to or at least:

Type:

Area or Field

None-Some

Specific

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone andpersonal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feelobjects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items ofoffice related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator,copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Some heavywork requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects may berequired.

Colonial Beach Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities andequal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal andstate orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kimberly McDonald
• 400 Lincoln Avenue
• Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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