School Cafeteria Food Service Associate - Day Shift

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools is seeking hourly food service staff for the 2026–2027 school year, with positions including food line server, cashier, and cook. Shifts typically range from 2 to 6 hours per day, mostly 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at school locations in Arlington, VA.

Positions are at-will and hourly with no benefits; applicants reviewed continuously and interviews conducted as staffing needs arise. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, service, and safe food-handling practices.
• Knowledge of food sanitation standards and procedures.
• Ability to perform cashier duties in a school cafeteria setting, including handling and collecting payments accurately.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and proper care of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to operate, clean, and maintain a variety of food service equipment, including ovens, grills, deep-fat fryers, and industrial dishwashers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, flexibility, and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to serve students and staff as a food line server in a courteous and efficient manner.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Cashier duties

Kitchen equipment operation

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Reading & writing

Reliability & teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Arlington Public Schools is seeking hourly food service staff for the 2026–2027 school year, with positions including food line server, cashier, and cook. Shifts typically range from 2 to 6 hours per day, mostly 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at school locations in Arlington, VA.

Positions are at-will and hourly with no benefits; applicants reviewed continuously and interviews conducted as staffing needs arise. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.