School Nutrition Worker - 4 hours

Bassett High School; Bassett (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Bassett High School is seeking a School Nutrition 4-Hour Worker to assist in food preparation and service for school meals. The role follows the instructional calendar with 178 days of work per year and starts immediately.

The position includes sanitation duties, potential cashier responsibilities, and coordination with the School Nutrition Manager. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and some food prep experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with some experience in large-quantity food preparation.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment and maintain sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves meats, breads, vegetables and other foods in accordance with the menu.
• Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods; may rotate through prep areas.
• Washes pots, pans, kettles and other utensils.
• Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers and ovens.
• Cleans work surfaces, prep and service areas; performs clean-up duties as assigned.
• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies; receives and stocks food.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

School Nutrition Worker - 4 hours

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930784

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: School Nutrition 4-Hour Worker

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: School Nutrition Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The position is responsible for the preparation and service of school meals and sanitation of the meal preparation and service areas. The position works 178 days per year, coinciding with the school instructional calendar.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares, cooks and serves meats, breads, vegetables and other food in accordance with the menu.
• Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods. May be assigned to one specific food preparation area or rotated through the full range of food services.
• Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils.
• Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food service and mechanical equipment.
• Cleans work surfaces, food preparation and service areas.
• Sweeps and mops and performs other clean-up duties as assigned.
• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies.
• Receives and stocks food supplies.
• Maintains sanitary conditions.
• May serve as cashier.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma and some experience in food preparation in large quantities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and grasping. 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. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is subject to extreme heat, noise, and hazards.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to this job.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to

this job.

Position will be posted until filled.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to limited funds, Henry County Public Schools is unable to sponsor Visas.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $10,269 to $20,236 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3300 Kings Mountain Road
• Martinsville, Virginia 24112
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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