Substitute School Nutrition Assistant

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District is seeking a Substitute School Nutrition Assistant to assist in preparing and serving meals in school facilities. This entry-level, part-time role involves following USDA and district guidelines while maintaining food safety and quality during meal periods.

The position requires a Food Handler's card and may involve central kitchen duties; previous food service or customer service is a plus.

Qualifications

• Food service experience is preferred, but not required.
• A current Food Handler's card issued by the Norfolk Health Department is required prior to starting and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to students and staff.
• Receive incoming deliveries and properly rotate stock.
• Prepare and portion food items according to the Quality Instruction Guide.
• Set up serving line areas with all required meal components, in an attractive manner.
• Safely serve food during established meal periods.
• Properly utilize and account for School Nutrition Inventory.
• Complete accurate meal counts utilizing paper documents and/or POS system; including processing payments for a la carte sales.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, appliances, and equipment per SOPs.
• Clean and sanitize prep tables and cafeteria tables.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Pack transport boxes for food distribution to the schools.
• Participate in School Nutrition marketing promotions and nutrition education activities.
• Complete Civil Rights training, as required by USDA.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handler's card

Job description

Substitute School Nutrition Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900066
Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Part-Time and Temporary; Non-exempt; Up to 29 Hours/Week; M-F shifts occurring during school meal periods.

General Responsibilities

This entry-level position is responsible for preparing and serving hot and cold food items in compliance with Norfolk Public Schools, USDA, local, state, and federal policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, in a school setting or in the central kitchen. Work is performed under general supervision of?the School Nutrition Manager.

Education and Experience

Food service and/or customer service experience is preferred, but not required. A current Food Handler's card issued by the Norfolk Health Department is required prior to starting work and must be maintained throughout employment. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Provide excellent customer service to students and staff.


• Receive incoming deliveries and properly rotate stock.


• Prepare and portion food items according to the Quality Instruction Guide.


• Set up serving line areas with all required meal components, in an attractive manner.


• Safely serve food during established meal periods.


• Properly utilize and account for School Nutrition Inventory.


• Complete accurate meal counts utilizing paper documents and/or computerized point-of-sale system; including processing payments for a la carte sales (if assigned to a school).


• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, appliances, and equipment per standard operating procedures.


• Clean and sanitize prep tables and cafeteria tables.


• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.


• Pack transport boxes for food distribution to the schools (if assigned to central kitchen).


• Participate in School Nutrition marketing promotions and nutrition education activities.


• Complete Civil Rights training, as required by USDA.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.05 to $15.05 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erica Norfleet , Talent Acquisition & Management Specialist


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