Part-Time School Food Service Specialist

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant for Westover Hills Elementary School. The role involves preparing and serving meals in a school kitchen, in a warm environment, with duties including garnishing, serving, receiving and storing food, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

The position is 5.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, non-contract / 183 days, non-exempt, with immediate start and a starting wage of $18.93 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• A minimum of six months of experience in the preparation of food and serving for the school cafeteria is preferred.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to complete simple math calculations and read and write complete sentences.
• Must have some skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as a team player implementing effective decision-making skills toward the completion of a task.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, and school staff.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently under pressure and complete multiple preparation deadlines.
• Must have the ability to work in refrigerators and freezers for a short period of time.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Must have the ability to work your assigned schedule daily, and reliably.
• Must have the ability to learn and follow the State Health Department sanitation guidelines and those set forth by Richmond Public Schools School Nutrition Services Department.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. periodically, carry food stock weighing 20 lbs. frequently, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Bilingual skills including Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares garnishes and serves food items as required to ensure quality, quantity, flavor, and merchandising guidelines.
• Follows USDA state and local guidelines in the performance of duties serving food on the line.
• Receives and stores food in the stockroom, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Cleans work surface, eating and food preparation area to include tables, counters, floors, ceilings, walls, sinks, bins, ovens, freezers, refrigerators, slicers, and all other fixtures as required.
• Maintains proper sanitary conditions as required by health and safety standards.
• Washes pots, pans, kettles, and other cooking utensils.
• Assists in the estimating, ordering, receiving, and stocking of food supplies.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Food prep experience

Customer service

Ability to follow instructions

Team player

Able to lift 50 lbs

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant for Westover Hills Elementary School. The role involves preparing and serving meals in a school kitchen, in a warm environment, with duties including garnishing, serving, receiving and storing food, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

The position is 5.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, non-contract / 183 days, non-exempt, with immediate start and a starting wage of $18.93 per hour.