SY26/27 Hourly Food Services Staff

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools is seeking hourly food service staff for the 2026–2027 school year, with positions including food line server, cashier, and cook. Shifts typically range from 2 to 6 hours per day, mostly 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at school locations in Arlington, VA.

Positions are at-will and hourly with no benefits; applicants reviewed continuously and interviews conducted as staffing needs arise. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, service, and safe food-handling practices.
• Knowledge of food sanitation standards and procedures.
• Ability to perform cashier duties in a school cafeteria setting, including handling and collecting payments accurately.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and proper care of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to operate, clean, and maintain a variety of food service equipment, including ovens, grills, deep-fat fryers, and industrial dishwashers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, flexibility, and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to serve students and staff as a food line server in a courteous and efficient manner.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Cashier duties

Kitchen equipment operation

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Reading & writing

Reliability & teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Human Resources is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 School Year Hourly Food Services Staff applicant pool. Positions may include food line server, cashier, and/or cook. These are hourly, at-will positions that do not include benefits.

Selected candidates may be scheduled to work between 2 and 6 hours per day, typically between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., depending on their assigned work location and operational needs.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted as staffing needs arise throughout the school year.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

The following list is representative and may not include all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position:

• Knowledge of food preparation, service, and safe food-handling practices.
• Knowledge of food sanitation standards and procedures.
• Ability to perform cashier duties in a school cafeteria setting, including handling and collecting payments accurately.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and proper care of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to operate, clean, and maintain a variety of food service equipment, including ovens, grills, deep-fat fryers, and industrial dishwashers.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and remain standing for extended periods.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, flexibility, and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to serve students and staff as a food line server in a courteous and efficient manner.
  

All applications will be reviewed to determine whether candidates possess the skills, qualifications, and experience required for the position. Due to the high volume of applications received, not all applicants can be contacted for an interview or provided with individual status updates.

Hourly Rate: $19.05/hr

Please Note: Arlington Public Schools receives a high volume of applications for many positions. As a result, only candidates who are identified as meeting the qualifications and whose experience and skills best align with the needs of the school, department, or office may be contacted for an interview. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or individual contact regarding the status of an application.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

Job Info

• Job Identification 1511
• Job Category Classified
• Posting Date 07/14/2026, 04:54 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Syphax Education Center, Arlington, VA, 22204, US (On-site)