Food Service Associate Job Fair - August 19th 2026

About the role

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us. Chesterfield County Public Schools is hosting a Food Service Job Fair on Wednesday, August 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Tomahawk Creek Middle School, 1600 Learning Pl Loop, Midlothian, VA 23114.

Responsibilities

Performs all positions as assigned in the preparation of food items, serving food, cashiering, and maintaining proper sanitation of the kitchen. Tasks performed may vary but are specific and routine based on the hours worked. Work performed is done under supervision; independent judgment is required.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Food Preparation, Service, and Food Safety Practices (50%): Follow menu, recipes and guidelines to prepare meals, ensuring proper portioning and presentation, assist in cooking and assembling food items, serve meals to students and staff with a friendly and customer-oriented approach, and adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Cashiering and Money Handling (30%): Operate electronic point of sale (POS) and cash register, process meal payments from students and staff, determine federally reimbursable meals at the point of sale, and demonstrate high-quality customer service.
• Cleaning and Maintenance (15%): Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas regularly, assist in dishwashing, and perform routine cleaning tasks to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
• Other Duties, as assigned (5%): Perform additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Some knowledge about food preparation, demonstrated ability to count money, product, etc., and demonstrated ability to prepare and merchandise food and work safely with equipment. Must have strong customer service and communication skills and be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, coworkers, vendors, and the public with courtesy, tact, patience, and consistency.

Additional requirements include a High School diploma, equivalent, or any comparable combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete background investigations/tests, including Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation, and Tuberculosis Screening/Test.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to learn the federal school lunch and breakfast program requirements and regulations, ability to count and handle money, and ability to manage technology, including POS, email, and online employee applications.

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Pay

Compensation ranges from $14,997.22 to $22,355.12 per year, with 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, and 183 days per year.

Schedule

Work is performed on school property, with exposure to moderate noise levels, moving mechanical parts, and extreme temperatures. Must follow safety precautions to avoid injuries.