School Nutrition Worker

Greene County Public Schools; Stanardsville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene County Public Schools is seeking a School Nutrition Worker for the 2026-2027 school year in Stanardsville, VA. Under close supervision, you prepare and serve meals and help keep the kitchen and equipment clean.

This full-time position offers 7 hours per day, 180 days per year, with pay range $18,654 to $25,142 annually, based on prior food service experience. Applicants must read/write English and follow safety rules; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English and follow written and oral instructions.
• Dress code as outlined in the handbook.
• Desire to put forth the best effort in all assigned duties.
• Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries.
• Ability to complete written forms and records.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and sanitation standards.
• Follows safety standards in preparing, storing and serving food.
• Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager.
• Accepts payment for food using the computerized register and payment system.
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
• Maintains professional boundaries with students and serves as a role model.
• Attends mandatory training classes and workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Manager or administrator.

Skills

English literacy

Instruction following

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Team player

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Nutrition Worker 2026-2027 School Year

Greene County Public Schools School Nutrition - Stanardsville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5359633

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Primary Function

The employee, under close supervision, performs routine duties to include the preparation and serving of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment and facility.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met as required by the School Nutrition Services Office and Virginia Department of Health.
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing and serving food as required by the School Nutrition Services Office and Virginia Department of Health.
• Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager.
• Accepts payment for food, using computerized register and payment system or other means as directed by cafeteria manager.
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
• Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, assuring respect for the ethical and legal duties in the staff-student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model.
• Provides a good role model in appearance, demeanor, dress and behavior for the students served.
• Attends job related training classes and workshops, including mandatory classes required under federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with school/division policies and practices.
• Takes direction from superiors, communicates efficiently and effectively, and exhibits a team player attitude.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Job Specifications

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

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Ability to read and write in English and follow written and oral instructions. Follows dress code as outlined in the School Nutrition Services Handbook. Desire to put forth the best effort in all assigned duties. Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries of minor cuts, falls, bruises, burns and scalds. Ability to complete written forms and records. High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to walk and to reach overhead. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/cafeteria environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Terms of Assignment

Hours - 7 hours per day, 180 days per school year

Location:To be determined

Compensation: Compensation is based on prior Food Service Experience

Supervision Received

Supervision Received: School Nutrition Manager/School Nutrition Director

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Manager or appropriate administrator. Greene County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Position Type:

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary:

Salary: $18,654 to $25,142 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Blades , Director of School Nutrition
• School Nutrition
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]