Cafeteria Assistant (3.5 hours)/Bus Driver - optional

Wayne County Public Schools; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Cafeteria Assistant/Bus Driver (Temporary ending June 11, 2026) to support the Child Nutrition program in the school district. The role covers food preparation, serving, cashier functions, and responsibilities related to meal service, with a ten-month work year and non-exempt status.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and bus driver qualifications maintained per state rules; starting wage is $15.60 per hour, with no

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold and maintain state-certified bus driver qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Follow rules, policies, and state/federal regulations for child nutrition.
• Assist in food preparation and service.
• Clean dishes and equipment.
• Collect money, track meal counts and reports.
• Participate in training programs.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Principal or Cafeteria Manager.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Cash handling

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bus driver certification

Tools

Cash register

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Cafeteria Assistant/Bus Driver (Temporary Ending June 11, 2026 - No Benefits)

Wayne County Public Schools

Job Description

Class: Classified
Dept: Child Nutrition
Title: Cafeteria Assistant/Bus Driver

Qualifications

1. High School degree or equivalent.
2. Serve as a Bus Driver/Sub Bus Driver for a school bus as required by the principal. Shall have all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and must maintain appropriate bus driver certification at all times.

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Job goal: To assist in the preparation, sale, and service of food for the food service program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Follow all rules, policies, and procedures, along with state and federal regulations relevant to the child nutrition department.
2. Assist in the preparation of food.
3. Clean and wash dishes/equipment.
4. Collect money and ID cards during meals, make reports of lunches and collections, and tabulate paid, free, and reduced price meal counts.
5. Participate in training programs.
6. Keep the area neat and clean.
7. Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Principal or Cafeteria Manager.

Terms of Employment: Ten-month work year/At Will/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 04C: ($15.60 per hour)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate functional knowledge of basic principles of food cookery.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of food service equipment.
• Ability to be mentally alert and apply knowledge applicable to the job.
• Ability to follow written recipes and instructions.
• Ability to operate dishwasher, food grinder, mixer, meat slicer, range, ovens, refrigerator, and freezer.
• Ability to operate a computer, and a calculator, correctly and accurately, as well as make change rapidly.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 25 pounds of force)