School Nutrition Worker - Part Time (4-hours)

Buchanan Elementary School; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Botetourt County Public Schools is seeking a part-time School Nutrition Worker to prepare and serve meals for students and staff in assigned locations. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining a courteous, service-oriented approach.

The role involves operating kitchen equipment, following standardized recipes, and performing cashiering tasks. This position requires attention to sanitation, inventory, and timely meal preparation for daily operations.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of preparing and serving foods at scale.
• Ability to follow sanitation requirements and safety practices.
• Strong customer service and teamwork in a busy school setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve mandated meals to students and staff.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Handle cashiering responsibilities including food and ticket sales.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Hygiene

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

School Nutrition Worker - Part Time (4-hours)

Botetourt County School Dist Buchanan Elementary School - Buchanan, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919336

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Botetourt County Public Schools

Job Descriptions

www.bcps.k12.va.us

JOB CLASS: School Nutrition Worker

POSITIONS: School Nutrition Worker 10/4/182 10/3/182 10/5/182

GROUP: Classified

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

GRADE: 342

SALARY RANGE: $10,272 to $21,149

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and serve mandated nutritional meals to students and or school personnel in assigned locations in a courteous customer service oriented manner. Organize and set up equipment and workstations. Perform duties following health, food service, government and other regulations. Demonstrate proper equipment operation skills. Maintain school nutrition facilities in a safe and sanitary condition as mandated by health standards.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Comply with current mandated health standards.
• Comply with required sanitation procedures.
• Practice good personal hygiene and comply with appropriate work attire.
• Comply with standardized recipes and established food preparation.
• Follow mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
• Food preparation according to written and oral instructions.
• Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature.
• Inspect food items and supplies for quality complying with mandated health standards.
• Monitor food and equipment temperatures at all times.
• Preparation of meals for individual needs ( diets, allergies)
• Serve breakfast, lunch and a la carte items.
• Handle cashiering responsibilities including food and ticket sales, and reconciliation.
• Replenish food and maintain clean serving areas.
• Exhibit courtesy and understanding to students and staff.
• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of counters and equipment,
• Cleans linens, equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas.
• Maintain required sanitary conditions.
• Setup and breakdown of serving areas.
• Inventory food, condiments and supplies.
• Receive, stock and rotate incoming and outgoing inventory.
• Places stock items in designated areas utilizing temperature requirements and food spoilage guidelines.
• Report equipment malfunctions.
• Accurate record keeping of food used and student account balances.
• Attend and participate in formal and informal training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sanitation practices.
• Exhibit the professional behavior of a reliable employee.
• Maintain a neat, clean and safe work environment.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale. General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment. Skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment. Adhere to mandated standards, sanitation requirements and safety practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff; able to maintain emotional control; ability to work with others in a close fast paced environment and the ability to address customers in a pleasant, courteous manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate/GED or a level of education necessary for reading and arithmetic for following written food menus.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Significant walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling,

pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long

periods of time. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to chemicals and risk of injury and/or illness.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

School Nutrition Association Certification, required yearly, offered online for free.

Last Update: July 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $10,272 to $21,149 Per Year

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kristoefer Clegg , Operations Manager
• Transportation Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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