26-27 KGMS - Cafeteria Assistant Manager

King George County Schools; King George (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

King George County Schools seeks a Cafeteria Assistant Manager at King George Middle School in King George, VA. The role oversees cafeteria operations, assists in meal preparation, and ensures nutritional standards are met for students.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, ServSafe Certification, and experience in large-capacity food service. The work environment involves lifting up to 50 pounds and compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• ServSafe Certification is required.
• Formal training in Food Service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and/or performs the duties of cafeteria workers.
• Fills the manager role in the manager’s absence.
• Assists in preparing and serving meals that meet nutritional needs of students.
• Supervises and assists in preparation and cooking of food to ensure proper temperature, palatability, and appearance.
• Promotes the educational aspects of the program to students, teachers, and the community.
• Works with the manager in determining amounts of food and supplies to be purchased and checks delivery for accuracy.
• Instructs employees in the use and care of equipment.
• Maintains high sanitary and safety standards in preparation, serving, and storing food.
• Prepares and maintains food service records at the manager’s direction.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Formal training in Food Service

Job description

King George County Schools King George Middle School - King George, Virginia Open in Google Maps

26-27 KGMS - Cafeteria Assistant Manager

King George County Schools King George Middle School - King George, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in King George County Schools (VA)

Job Details

Application Deadline: Sep 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled

Internal candiates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Anita Davis, Supervisor of School Nutrition, at [e-mail].

General Description: The Cafeteria Assistant Manager directs and participates in all food service operations in the assigned school according to federal, state and local policies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervises and/or performs the duties of cafeteria workers
• Fills the manager role in the manager’s absence
• Assists in preparing and serving meals that have been planned to meet the nutritional needs of students
• Supervises and assists in the preparation and cooking of food to ensure proper temperature, palatability, and appearance of food
• Promotes the educational aspects of the program to students, teachers, and the community
• Works with the manager in determining amounts of food and supplies to be purchased and checking delivery for accuracy
• Instructs employees in the use and care of equipment
• Maintains high sanitary and safety standards in preparation, serving, and storing food
• Prepares and maintains food service records at the manager’s direction
• Performs related duties as required or assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• ServSafe Certification
• Successful experience in large capacity food service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal training in Food Service

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

(Food Services)

• Employee must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds
• Regular contact with students and other staff is required
• Employee must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality
• Sitting, standing, and walking may be required for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching may be needed to perform some duties
• Employees are frequently exposed to extreme heat and cold; moving mechanical parts; fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noises
• Requires employee to regularly stand; sit; walk; use hands to handle, feel objects, tools, equipment or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Verbal communication and hearing may be required for expressing or exchanging information
• Employees must adhere to all site safety regulations
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Use of computer or other device screens is necessary

This is a 183 day position/7 hr per day position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.09 to $36.73 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required