Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker Portsmouth Public Schools Food Services - Portsmouth, Virginia Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5513579 Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jan 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description POSITION TITLE: FOOD SERVICES WORKER REPORTS TO: FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY RANGE: 101

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible semi-skilled work in preparing and serving institutional meals and cleaningcafeterias; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision ofthe Food Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Practice proper sanitation procedures Preparing, cooking and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other food in accordance withthe menu. Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods; May be assigned to one specific food preparation area or rotated through the full range of foodservices; Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils; Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food service andmechanical equipment; Cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area; Sweeps and mops and performs other custodial duties as assigned; Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies; Receives and stocks food supplies May serve as cashier; Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of foodpreparation equipment; general knowledge of food values and nutrition; general knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensilsand equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to work long hours while standing andunder high temperature conditions. This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required use of measuring devices, operation of machines, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to extreme heat, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of ahigh school diploma andsome experience in food preparation in large quantities. High school graduate or equivalent desirable. General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment; general knowledge of food values and nutrition; general knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to work long hours while standing and under high temperature conditions. PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $14.98 to $24.70 Per Hour Support Staff > Custodian Support Staff > Food Service Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Alesia Blizzard , Coordinator of School Nutrition Services Food Services Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education