A new family application must be completed each year to be eligible for free / reduced meal benefits. Applications can be downloaded from this website or obtained from the school offices. For questions or help filling out applications, contact Debbie Conway, (757) 727- 2357. Download the Free and Reduced Meal Application | Instructions for Completing Application

Mission
To provide nutritious school meals and encourage healthy choices to fuel successful learning.

Vision
To be the leading authority in child nutrition.

Values
Outstanding customer service
Nutritional integrity
Fiscal responsibility
Professional growth

Facts
Hampton City Schools' Food and Nutrition Services participates in the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, and the Afterschool Snack Program. Breakfast is served in all Hampton City Schools. John B. Cary Elementary School and Jane H. Bryan Elementary School participate in the Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program. 

The majority of our schools are designated as Team Nutrition Schools. As a result of student feedback, all four high schools operate Subway franchises as part of the department’s commitment to continuous improvement and customer service. 

Six schools participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Aberdeen Elementary, Bassette Elementary, Jane H. Bryan Elementary, John B. Cary Elementary, Tarrant Elementary, and Tyler Elementary.

Food and Nutrition Services:

• Is self-supporting. Operating funds come from the sale of school meals, federal reimbursements, and state matching funds for those meals
• 10.5 million dollar operating budget
• Has 300+ employees
• Served 2.5 million school lunches, 900,000 school breakfasts, and 115,000 afterschool snacks last year
• Has 33 production kitchens and four satellite sites
• Operates a computerized point of sale system which accurately tracks meal sales, student eligibility, and prepayment options. A back of the house system that fosters fiscal integrity and responsibility.
• Operates MyPaymentsPlus.com, an online pre-payment system that allows parents to have access to their student’s account, and to prepay online. For questions or problems, contact Robert Ellis, (757) 727-2356

The role of the Food Service Assistant is a vital one. Preparing and serving food allows the customer enjoy a tasty, high quality, nutritious meals at an affordable cost. By serving school meals in a positive, cheerful manner our food service assistants are an integral part of the educational environment of Hampton City Schools. They provide essential nutrition education to allow our student to make healthy choices every day. 

Great reasons for joining the staff of the Hampton City Schools Food & Nutrition Services:

1. Great hours
2. Learn new skills
3. Opportunities for advancement
4. Supportive, friendly work environment
5. School schedule (off summer and most holidays)*
6. Benefits for full-time employees
7. Employee training and in-services throughout the school year. 

Food & Nutrition Substitutes
Currently, positions are available for substitute employees. Substitutes perform varied duties involved in the preparation and serving of food and in the cleaning of the kitchen equipment and facilities. Substitutes are part of the team and every duty performed is essential in reaching our goal of providing tasty high-quality, nutritious school meals. Substitutes are included in employee orientation, training and in-services offered during the year. Substitute positions pay is minimum wage.

Other Positions
Occasionally part and full time positions are available.  These are posted on the Hampton City Schools Human Resources website.

HOW TO APPLY?
Applications are accepted at the Human Resources Dept, 3rd Floor, at 1 Franklin Street Hampton, VA. The building is located in downtown Hampton. You must bring the following:

1. A driver's license or other state-recognized photo ID and social security card.
2. Previous employment information
3. Three letters of reference

For more information, call 727-2350.