Substitute School Nutrition Services Worker - All Locations

Henrico County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Henrico County Public Schools is seeking a Substitute/Temporary School Nutrition Services Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. Work is less than 5 days per week and involves food preparation, meal service, cashiering, recordkeeping, and kitchen cleanup.

Must be 18+ and able to travel to different schools as needed. Position is on-site at Henrico County school locations and includes duties across the school nutrition program.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and work with food equipment.
• Ability to handle currency and operate a cash register.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and portions food.
• Operates food service equipment.
• Prepares serving line and serves food to students.
• Collects payment for meals and operates cash register/computer.
• Assists with collecting funds for prepaid meals and with record keeping.
• Stocks pantry and cold storage with food and supplies.
• Participates in daily kitchen cleanup and equipment maintenance.

Job description

General Information

ID: 958

Main Organization: Public Schools

Location: School Nutrition Service Substitutes - Henrico County Public Schools 1910 E Parham Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary: $ 19.36

Posting Date: 05/14/2026

Closing Date: 05-31-2027

Job Status: Substitute

General Statement of Duties

This posting is for Substitute/Temporary School Nutrition Services Worker for SY 2026-2027 (Works less than 5 days per week). Helps with the physical finance of the kitchen which includes food preparation and related activities, meal service, cashiering, recordkeeping, and clean-up.

Essential Duties

• Prepares and portions food
• Operates different types of equipment in preparation of food
• Prepares serving line
• Serves food
• Collects payment for meals, operates cash register/computer
• Assists with collecting funds for prepaid meals
• Assists with record keeping
• Stocks pantry and cold storage with food and supplies
• Participates in daily clean-up of kitchen, equipment, and utensils
• Assists in counting funds, making deposits
• Attends work daily and is engaged and on task
• Performs related work as assigned
• Must be able to travel to different schools on an as needed basis

Additional Information

Must be 18 years or older.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Minimum Requirements

Ability to follow directions, interest in preparing and working with food. Ability to do simple mathematical functions. Interest in operating food service equipment. Willingness to work with currency and operate cash register. Ability to work at speed necessary to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate and get along with students, staff and co-workers. Must be able to work in a warm environment, be on your feet for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Background Check Disclosure

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request