School Nutrition Associate (6 Hours)

Lynchburg-City-Schools

Lynchburg (VA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking a School Nutrition Associate (6 Hours) at R. S. Payne Elementary School in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining the kitchen and service area, and adhering to health and safety guidelines. Immediate start; part-time schedule; on-site work.

On-the-job training provided, you will help manage inventory, follow district policies, and deliver friendly customer service to students and staff.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience required: experience with food services and/or school nutrition programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cooking, serving, and cleaning duties as assigned by the Manager.
Help organize and maintain the inventory system for food and supplies.
Follow all local, state, and federal guidelines for health and safety.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrate professionalism and excellent customer service.
Perform duties with awareness of all division requirements and School Board policies.

Skills

Honesty

Integrity

Ethical

Equity Minded

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Competence

Safety

Quality

Technical Capabilities

Computer Literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Nutrition Associate (6 Hours)

Lynchburg City Schools ROBERT S PAYNE ELEM SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5984415
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Nutrition Associate (6 Hours) GENERAL INFORMATION Title: School Nutrition Associate (6 Hours) Department: School Nutrition Salary Grade: Schedule A
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Site/Location: R. S. Payne Elementary School Reports to: Site Manager Date: 11/05/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

Support the LCS School Nutrition Program by preparing and serving food and maintaining the kitchen and service area. Employees in this class receive on-the-job training in the basics of food preparation and cafeteria operation. Nature of work requires sustained moderate physical effort, operation of standard food service equipment, and continuous standing. The work is performed under the supervision of a cafeteria manager or other cafeteria employee.

Essential Functions

Perform daily cooking, serving, and cleaning duties as assigned by the Manager.
Help organize and maintain the inventory system for food and supplies.
Follow all local, state, and federal guidelines for health and safety.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrate professionalism and excellent customer service.
Perform duties with awareness of all division requirements and School Board policies.
Attend all training sessions recommended by the manager and director.
Wear only approved uniforms and shoes to work.
Other duties as assigned.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

Honesty
Integrity
Ethical
Equity Minded
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Competence
Safety
Quality

Leadership Competencies

Models Excellent Customer Service
Thinks Strategically
Shows Initiative
Acts Decisively
Communicates Effectively
Works Collaboratively
Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

Technical Capabilities
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
No experience required: experience with food services and/or school nutrition programs preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of food preparation.
Ability to follow food sanitation procedures.
Ability to perform basic math.
Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school cafeteria operations.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing a maximum of 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for the duration of the work day, allowing for breaks as outlined in the School Nutrition Employee Handbook.
Ability to retrieve necessary menu items and recipe ingredients.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Basic human relations skills needed to work cooperatively in close proximity with others under constant deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel Requirements

Local travel to meetings and alternate work assignments as required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS: OPEN SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: 183 START DATE: 2026-27 Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

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