School Nutrition Worker, Apprentice

Loudoun County Public Schools

Round Hill (VA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 23,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Round Hill, VA is seeking a part-time School Nutrition Worker, Apprentice to join our School Nutrition Services team. This entry-level role provides hands-on training in customer service, food preparation, serving, cleanup, and related kitchen duties in a school setting.

You will follow safety procedures, assist with food preparation, operate basic kitchen equipment, and interact with students and staff with a high level of service.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of food service methods and sanitation procedures.
Ability to read and interpret standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

Cleans, dices, chops and portions vegetables and fruits.
Sets up food counters and serves food to students and staff.
Operates basic kitchen equipment like dishwashers and ovens.
May act as cashier and handle money with a high level of customer service.
Washes dishes and keeps kitchen area clean.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety procedures

Communication skills

Read recipes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Mixer

Convection ovens

Tilt skillets

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools School Nutrition Services Office - Round Hill, Virginia Open in Google Maps

School Nutrition Worker, Apprentice

This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5812416

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview

This is an entry-level position designed for individuals to develop their skills in School Nutrition Services. The apprentice position offers hands‑on training in work involving customer service, food preparation, serving, clean up, and related work in a school kitchen. An employee in this class performs varied food service duties in preparing and serving meals to students, staff, and visitors. The work requires close attention to proper food safety and sanitation procedures. Workers follow specific instructions and procedures and refer new or unusual situations or problems to others.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Cleans, dices, chops and portions vegetables and fruits using specified utensils; prepares meats, entrees
and soups using various knives; mixes ingredients using specific utensils; prepares sandwiches, hot and
cold beverages, and other menu items.
Sets up cold and hot food counter for serving; stocks counter and carts with food, plates, utensils, napkins,
and condiments; serves food to students and faculty.
Operates dishwasher, mixer, convection and combi ovens, tilt skillets and other kitchen equipment.
May act as cashier, recognizing a federal complete meal, makes change, adds money to accounts, interacts
with students, staff and community members with a high level of customer service.
Washes dishes, pots, pans, and other utensils, and cleans kitchen equipment and work area to include
sweeping and mopping of kitchen floors.
Unpacks and stores supplies in designated storage area.
May rotate cooking with other workers.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of food service methods and practices, including proper food safety and sanitation procedures
Ability to read and interpret standardized recipes and other technical documents
Work requires excellent customer relations skills
Ability to perform varied food service work including food preparation, serving, clean up, and cashiering
Ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers and customers and work cooperatively with others

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to :Supervisor, School Nutrition Services

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours :Hours vary

Salary Level :Banded Rates: Band 2

Salary Scale : https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range : $15.65 hourly

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Non-Union

Essential Personnel Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as‑needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in‑person communication or email.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

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