Substitute Nutritional Services Worker

Division

Lawrenceville (VA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Brunswick County Public Schools Division in Lawrenceville, Virginia is seeking a Substitute Nutritional Services Worker to assist with food preparation, service, and delivery within the school cafeteria. The role involves supporting the Nutritional Services team, handling cash for a la carte items, and ensuring compliance with kitchen procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and Serve-It-Safe certification, plus relevant food service experience.

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years working with food service preferred.
  • Knowledge of quantity cookery and kitchen detail.
  • Health and safety practices knowledge.
  • Able to move furniture and lift commodities.
  • Sign substitute agreement prior to assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Wear appropriate apparel while working.
  • Follow standardized recipes for all foods.
  • Serve food according to instructions.
  • Clean kitchen areas per sanitary regulations.
  • Store all food properly and manage portions.
  • Follow safety instructions with equipment usage.
  • Cooperate with other employees.
  • Perform duties as assigned by cafeteria manager.
  • Maintain high safety and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
  • Report faulty or inferior quality food to the cafeteria manager.

Skills

Food service
Customer service
Safety compliance
Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED
Serve-It-Safe certification

Job description

Substitute Nutritional Services Worker

Brunswick County Public Schools Division - Lawrenceville, Virginia

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Position Type: Substitute

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: SUBSTITUTE N UTRITIONAL SERVICES WORKER

CONTRACT YEAR: SCHOOL YEAR

SALARY: Based on the approved salary scale

DEPARTMENT: NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

START DATE: Rolling Hire (August - May) Call As Needed

Job Description: The candidate for this position will perform a variety of duties with food preparation and customer service care to all school stakeholders (school administration, students, teachers, etc.) They will assist with food deliveries and storage. They will assist with documentation of food service counts, collecting funds for a la carte services, and other duties as assigned in the kitchen and service area to include after hour service for school programs.

Direct Accountability and Report: Works under the supervision of the Nutritional Services supervisor and Cafeteria Manager who is responsible for the overall delivery and operation of the food services program. An annual classified evaluation will be based upon the job description, district and personal goals and objectives specific to the school or the position, and the performance of the nutritional service worker.

EDUCATION
  • High school diploma or GED equivalency.
  • Certified by the state or completed Serve-it-Safe course permitting him/her to handle food.
EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of three 3 years working with food service preparation preferred.
  • Have strong knowledge and experience in quantity cookery.
  • Have knowledge of work detail in all areas of the kitchen.
  • Have knowledge of health and safety practices.
  • Physical attributes to move furniture and furnishings and lift and stack commodities.
  • Complete and sign the Brunswick County Public Schools Substitute Employee Agreement prior to accepting substitute assignments.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • To wear appropriate apparel while working.
  • To use and follow standardized recipes in preparation of all foods.
  • To serve all food according to instructions.
  • To clean any area of the kitchen according to sanitary regulations.
  • To store all food properly.
  • To follow all safety instructions with using equipment.
  • To cooperate with other employees
  • To perform other duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager.
  • To maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
  • To determine the quantities of each food to be prepared daily (portion control).
  • To determine the size of serving to meet the necessary age requirements (portion control).
  • To report to the cafeteria manager any faulty or inferior quality food which is received.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. Duties are normally performed in an school/cafeteriaenvironment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Brunswick County Public Schools is committed to a policy of non-discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and age in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to employment. Inquiries should be directed to Brunswick County Public Schools, Human Resources Department, 1718 Farmers Field Road, Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868. EMAIL: bcpshr@brunswickcps.org.

Contact Information
  • BCPS HR Department
  • Central Office
  • Phone: 434-848-3138
  • Email: bcpshr@brunswickcps.org
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