Substitute - Food Service Associate

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a part-time Substitute - Food Service Associate to prepare and serve meals to students and staff. Candidates should demonstrate strong customer service skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well in a team. The role involves preparing food, cleaning kitchen areas, and ensuring proper sanitation and food handling. This position offers an hourly wage of $16 to $20, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team setting and demonstrate positive customer service skills.
• Some knowledge of or experience in quantity food preparation is desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritional meals to pupils and staff in the school.
• Clean work utensils, equipment, kitchen, and dining areas.
• Follow proper sanitation and safe food handling procedures.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Albemarle County Public Schools Child Nutrition Program - Charlottesville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Substitute - Food Service Associate

Albemarle County Public Schools Child Nutrition Program - Charlottesville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Albemarle County Public Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 5341690

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 03, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute - Food Service Associate - Various Schools

The SUBSTITUTE Food Service Associate is responsible for preparing and serving nutritional meals to pupils and staff in the school. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Moving food to preparation area;
• Preparing food for cooking and serving;
• Cooking food, serving food, and storing food;
• Cleaning work utensils, equipment, kitchen and dining areas;
• Cashiering;
• Setting up serving lines;
• Serves, assists, and helps customers; meets customers needs;
• Follows proper sanitation and safe food handling procedures;
• Attends designated meetings and training classes;
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager and assistant manager.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work independently and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in performing a variety of assignments. Must work well in a team setting, demonstrate positive customer service skills. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma. Some knowledge of or experience in quantity food preparation is desired.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS & NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Works typically in school cafeteria setting with kitchen, serving line, storage areas. Extended periods of standing required. Frequent bending and lifting of food containers, food and pots weighing 1-30 pounds is required. Occasional bending and lifting up to 45 pounds of items such as cases of food. Occasional exposure to damp floors, steam from equipment and potentially caustic cleaning materials is necessary. Daily contact with principal, school staff, teachers and students is necessary. Occasional contact is made with visitors and the general public.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until Filled

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16 to $20 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Administration > Food Services

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required