School Nutrition Worker - 5 hours

Magna Vista High School; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Public Schools Magna Vista High School in Ridgeway, Virginia is hiring a School Nutrition 5-Hour Worker to assist in meal preparation and service. The role reports to the School Nutrition Manager and runs 181 days per year, aligned with the school calendar with 2 training days.

The position requires basic education with high school diploma and some experience in large-quantity food prep. Wage range listed, with duties including sanitation and basic cashier responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in food preparation in large quantities preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils.
• Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food service equipment.
• Cleans work surfaces and service areas.
• Sweeps and mops and performs other clean-up duties.
• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies.
• Receives and stocks food supplies.
• Maintains sanitary conditions.
• May serve as cashier.

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Dishwasher

Mixer

Chopper

Slicer

Steamers

Job description

School Nutrition Worker - 5 hours

Henry County Public Schools Magna Vista High School - Ridgeway, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5542179

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: School Nutrition 5-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 181 days per year, coinciding with the school instructional calendar and including 2 training days.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12,307 to $25,445 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]