School Nutrition Specialist (2026-2027)

School Nutrition Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinwiddie County Public Schools School Nutrition Services is seeking a School Nutrition Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year in Dinwiddie, VA. This substitute or contract role covers 10 months (184 days) with the School Nutrition Manager oversight.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic food preparation skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced lunch service environment. Starting immediately at $13 per hour, on-site in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimal experience in food preparation services or equivalent.
• Ability to stand long hours while performing kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals according to weekly menus.
• Operates POS and handles cash transactions.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Assists with stocking and food safety practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

School Nutrition Specialist (2026-2027)

Dinwiddie County Public Schools School Nutrition Services - Dinwiddie, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5936986

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Nutrition Specialist (Substitute or Contract) 2026-2027 School year

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: School Nutrition Manager

Supervises: None

Employment Terms: 10-Month Full-time Position (184 Contracted Days) or 10-Month Part-time Position

Grade: 1 or Hourly Rate for Part-time (hours per day to be determined)

Position Summary

Performs intermediate skilled work preparing, cooking and serving food in accordance with the menu. Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and cafeteria and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the School Nutrition Manager.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with weekly menus.
• May be assigned to one specific food preparation area or rotated through the full range of food services. Operates register, Point of Sale (POS); takes money and makes change; counts and records amounts taken in.
• Washes dishes, trays and food preparation equipment; cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area.
• Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food service and mechanical equipment.
• Sweeps and mops and performs other clean-up duties as assigned.
• Receives and stocks food supplies.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; removes trash.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meat, bread, vegetables and other foods on a large scale.
• General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment.
• General knowledge of food values and nutrition.
• General knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations.
• Skill in the use of standardized recipes and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to work long hours while standing and under high temperature conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and associates.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimal experience in food preparation services, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements

• This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and tasting or smelling, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

• None

Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Dinwiddie County School Board's policy manual.

School Board's policy manual.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Dinwiddie County Public Schools does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

We will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our guidelines and practices, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will also be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Law. Dinwiddie County Public Schools is an Alcohol & Drug Free Workplace.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $13 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marion Elder , Director of School Nutrition
• School Board Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]