School Nutrition Assistant
Food Service
Alexandria VA Contract Sep 8, 2023
Employment Enterprises, Inc. is currently working with a school division located in Northern Virginia. We are searching for Substitute Cafeteria Workers to float in assigned school based upon needs. The Substitute Cafeteria Workers are responsible for observing the students while they are taking their lunch breaks. Hours are 7 am - 2 pm but may vairy depending on the school.
Substitute Cafeteria Workers Responsibilities:
  • Arranges food and beverage items for students and staff.
  • Assists in promoting the food services program to ensure food service programs are self-supporting.
  • Assists in the preparation of a variety of lunchroom-related reports (e.g. bank deposits, production sheets, temperature sheets, etc.) in compliance with established regulations.
  • Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
  • Collects payments for food items (e.g. cash, eligible meal recipients, etc.).
  • Cook food, prepares and/or from scratch, to meet projected meal requirements.
  • Documents waste (e.g. left overs, unsanitary food items, spoilage, etc.) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Inspects food items and/or supplies to verify quantity and specifications of orders in compliance with mandated health requirements.
  • Loads carts and delivers meals to classrooms as assigned.
  • Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Monitors temperatures (e.g. freezer, refrigerator, hot food, etc.) to ensure safe storing and serving of food items in compliance with health and safety requirements.
  • Prepares food and beverage items to meet mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements.
  • Receives supplies and food items to ensure adequate supplies to meet mandated nutritional requirements.
  • Reconciles cash transactions and item counts to balance financial and daily inventory accounts.
  • Responds to inquiries from various parties to provide information and/or refer to appropriate personnel.
  • Serves food items to meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
  • Stocks food, condiments and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and security of items.
Substitute Cafeteria Workers Qualifications:
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Basic ability to use computer technology equipment/tools.
  • Able to learn and follow public health protocols (CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and VDH (Virginia Department of Public Health)
  • Able to follow the guidance and direction of a school teacher and school principal or administrator
  • Must be able to have physical mobility and lift 20-lbs to lift books or adjust classroom furniture.
  • Must be able to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions to monitor recess, help students to enter/exit the building, escort students to/from the bus drop off, etc.
Hourly pay rate $17.00.
What we offer:
  • Tutorial training and skill testing before placement
  • 401K retirement plan after one year of employment
  • Medical and dental benefits offered for employees on long term active assignments.
  • Flex spending account
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.”