Substitute Food Service Worker (26-27 School Year)

Hampton City Schools; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker in Hampton, Virginia. This role includes responsibilities such as preparing and serving food, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring cleanliness in food preparation areas. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, enjoy working with students, and be able to lift up to 35 pounds. The position is up to 5 hours a day for 10 months, offering a flat rate of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow directions, both written and oral, in English for food preparation and service safety.
• Ability to manually move heavy objects up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the safe preparation and serving of food.
• Assist in food preparation and wrapping sandwiches.
• Operate kitchen equipment and clean facilities.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Ability to manually move heavy objects

Courtesy and patience

Ability to interact with students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Position Information

Supervisor: Ms. Edwina Forrest, Director of Food & Nutrition Services

Employment Details

Employment details: 10 months; up to 5 hours/day

Employment status: Substitute

Flat Rate rate: $15.00 / hour

Start date: 2026-2027 School Year

Closing date: Open Until Filled. Inactive applications will be purged periodically.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform varied and repetitive duties in the safe preparation and serving of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities and other related duties as required.
• Serves one or more items of food such as salads, meats, vegetables, pizza, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages at a counter or a steam table.
• Assists in the preparation of simple salads, coffee, and other foods.
• Replenishes food at serving stations.
• Assists in or prepares and wraps sandwiches; washes, pares, and cut vegetables and fruit.
• Collects moneys, rings sales on cash register, and makes change as needed.
• Sells drinks, ice cream, snacks.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment, such as an oven, grill, deep-fat fryer, industrial dishwasher, etc.
• Performs a variety of utensil, equipment and facility cleaning tasks, ensuring level of saturation is maintained within the assigned working area and assists in cleaning other areas as required.
• Performs related work as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow directions, both written and oral, in English to ensure safety of food preparation and service.
• Ability to manually move, shelve, stack, or raise from floor to table or serving area on, at times, a wet and slippery floor, heavy objects (pots, pans, trays, and food supplies) weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Courtesy, tact, patience, and consistency in dealing with students mid school personnel.
• Ability to interact and communicate with students.

Application Requirements

• Resume recommended to be uploaded.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hampton City Schools Does Not Discriminate In Employment Against Any Person On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Gender, Age, Disability Or Other Protected Class. Personnel Decisions Are Based On Merit And The Ability To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation. The Following Person Has Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Non-discrimination Policies.

Executive Director of Human Resources; One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; [phone].

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.