School Nutrition Employee Substitute

RADFORD CITY PBLC SCHS SCHOOL DISTRICT; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

RADFORD CITY PBLC SCHS SCHOOL DISTRICT is hiring a School Nutrition Employee Substitute to effectively prepare and serve meals according to USDA and school guidelines. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Serve Safe Certificate.

Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen safety, accurate documentation of food supplies, and promoting student participation in the nutrition program. Adherence to food safety and sanitation standards is essential.

The position offers an hourly rate determined by the School Nutrition Director, not exceeding 23.75 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Serve Safe Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve school meals following USDA requirements.
• Document daily food and supplies used.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in kitchen and cafeteria.

Skills

Effective communication

Food preparation

Sanitation principles

Cash handling procedures

Public relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Title: School Nutrition Employee Substitute

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Perform assigned duties accurately within time restraints.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Functional skills in reading and writing English and basic mathematics.

Reports to: School Nutrition Manager

Job Responsibilities

Perform duties that promote and maintain the integrity of the school nutrition program. Effectively communicate and promote the program to encourage student participation, while complying with State, Federal, and local School Board Policies. Attend training as scheduled by the Director of School Nutrition and comply with local school nutrition procedures and policies.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Preparation of foods for school nutrition meals including receiving, preparation, holding, storage, and end‑of‑day procedures.
• Prepare and serve school meals according to USDA meal pattern requirements for all grade groups.
• Accurately document daily food and supplies used each day.
• Ability to operate, use, and care for commercial kitchen equipment.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), food safety, and sanitation principles.
• Adhere to all verbal and written cash handling and meal claiming procedures (if applicable).
• General cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria areas, including all service areas related to school nutrition services.
• Serve Safe Certificate required.
• Promote good public relations with students, faculty, parents, and community.
• Comply with school nutrition program uniform policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal mandates for Professional Standards for School Nutrition Employees.
• Adhere to job safety standards and procedures for a safe work environment.
• Complete assigned duties as scheduled by the School Nutrition Program Manager.

Physical Demands

• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull items with a strength factor of heavy work.
• Ability to traverse stairs, with physical ability to carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work involves walking, constant standing, using hands and arms to operate and clean equipment, and lifting of stock.
• Vision abilities required to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work area is usually moderately loud.
• The ability to work in hot and cold working conditions.

Terms Of Employment

• Hourly rate determined by RCPS School Nutrition Director.
• No more than 23.75 hours a week.

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated by School Nutrition Manager.