2026-2027 Part-Time School Nutrition Staff

SUPERVISOR: Director of Food Service

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 5.5 Hours each day school is in session for the school year; any additional professional development and/or cleaning days assigned by the Director of School Nutrition

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

Part-Time School Nutrition employees work in the local cafeteria under the immediate supervision of the School Nutrition Manager. Involvement in routine operations of the school nutrition program will include, but are not limited to, preparing and serving meals, operating the cash register, sanitation, and recordkeeping.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current TB test.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Courses in food service or related areas preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and principles preferred.
• Knowledge of cashier operations and procedures preferred.
• Completion of a background screening.
• Basic computer skills (using email, typing documents, etc…)
• Ability to read, understand and prepare food using standardized recipes.
• Ability to follow instructions in print form as well as verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, while maintaining a customer service oriented attitude and professional demeanor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Effectively communicate and interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner, through use of the telephone and personal contact.  Proficient in speaking and reading English.
2. Attends in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
3. Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed to comply with federal, state, and local program regulations and meal patterns.
4. Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.
5. Wash pots, pans, and other items in accordance with protocol.
6. Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to manager and take appropriate corrective actions.
7. Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed to comply with federal, state, and local program regulations and meal patterns.
8. Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
9. Discard or properly store left-over foods.
10. Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
11. Remove garbage from trash receptacles and insert new bags.
12. Carry out multiple duties and work in ALL positions in the kitchen environment

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed.
2. Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.
3. Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.
4. Adhere to all school district and building rules and regulations.
5. Utilize proper hand washing techniques.
6. Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled.
7. Ability to lift 30 pounds (50 pounds with assistance) and push 70 pounds.
8. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time on concrete flooring.
9. Ability to tolerate loud noises.
10. Ability to work in extreme temperatures in hot kitchen and cold freezers.
11. Complete other tasks as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Duties are performed within a school cafeteria and food preparation area. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and chemicals associated with the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel utensils and other apparatus associated with the job; reach with hands and arms; climb; bend; stoop; crouch; lift; grasp; kneel; and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time. The employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate a clear understanding of all procedures. This includes the pushing/pulling of up to 70 pounds. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be performed by this employee. The staff member shall be required to follow any other instructions and to do any other related duties as assigned by the food service manager or designee.  King William County Public Schools reserves the right to update or change this job description and related duties at any time.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be completed online at King William County Public Schools (www.kwcps.k12.va.us).  Individuals who do not meet the minimum qualifications of the position or who fail to submit all requested information by the deadline date (when applicable) will not be considered. Applications will remain active for one year.

BACKGROUND SCREENING: The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check (fingerprinting).

For more information, please contact:

Mrs. Tina Rudd, Director of Human Resources
King William County Public Schools
P. O. Box 185; King William, VA 23086
Office: (804) 769-3434
Fax: (804) 885-5010
Email:trudd@kwcps.k12.va.us

King William County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in its employment practices or educational programs and activities, as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.