School Cafeteria Food Service Aide - Part-Time

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Assistant at Miles Jones Elementary in Richmond, VA. This part-time role involves preparing and serving meals in a school kitchen, following health guidelines, and supporting daily meal service in a warm, busy environment.

Typical duties include garnishing and serving meals, cleaning work areas, stocking supplies, and complying with state sanitation rules. Ability to lift 50 lbs and work 5.5 hours daily is expected.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Six months of food preparation/serving experience preferred.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and read/write sentences.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garnishes and serve food to meet quality and merchandising guidelines.
• Follow USDA/local guidelines when serving food.
• Receive, store, and handle food in stockrooms and cold storage.
• Maintain sanitary conditions per health standards.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and stocking supplies.
• Work independently and with others to meet deadlines.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic math

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Assistant at Miles Jones Elementary in Richmond, VA. This part-time role involves preparing and serving meals in a school kitchen, following health guidelines, and supporting daily meal service in a warm, busy environment.

Typical duties include garnishing and serving meals, cleaning work areas, stocking supplies, and complying with state sanitation rules. Ability to lift 50 lbs and work 5.5 hours daily is expected.