Cafeteria/Food Services Worker - IMMEDIATE VACANCY

Fluvanna County Public Schools; Palmyra (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluvanna County Public Schools in Palmyra, Virginia is seeking a Cafeteria/Food Services Worker for an immediate vacancy. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining a sanitary kitchen, and ensuring meals meet USDA standards.

You will follow the manager's schedule, operate food service equipment, manage inventory, cashier during meal service, and help keep the dining area safe and efficient; starting date is immediate with a 10-month contract term.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to USDA requirements.
• Operate equipment used in food service and follow safety guidelines.
• Inventory and receive supplies; cashier during meal service.
• Maintain food service areas in sanitary condition per regulations.
• Assist other staff to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Food service

Cashier duties

Food safety

Mathematical skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe

Food service equipment

Job description

Cafeteria/Food Services Worker - IMMEDIATE VACANCY

Cafeteria/Food Services Worker - IMMEDIATE VACANCY

Fluvanna County Public Schools Food Services Department - Palmyra, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5964265

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to hire a Cafeteria/Food ServicesWorker to fill an immediate vacancy.

Please complete an online application for review.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Gwen Jones, Food Services Supervisor, at [e-mail] or by calling 434-589-4344.

Job Title: Cafeteria/Food Services Worker

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Salary: View salary scales at: https://www.fluco.org/o/fcs/page/salary-scales

Primary Duties: The cafeteria worker is responsible for all aspects of preparing and serving meal items as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Responsibilities:

• Follow work schedule as assigned by manager.
• Operate all equipment used in food service.
• Prepare food according to USDA nutritional requirements and projected forecast.
• Serve menu items in accordance to USDA serving size requirements.
• Evaluate food for flavor, appearance and temperature control.
• Inventory food, materials and supplies to ensure availability of items for menu.
• Cashier during meal service, ensuring that each meal is USDA reimbursable.
• Receives food and non-food supplies from vendors.
• Store food, materials and supplies according to VDH & VDACS requirements.
• Clean all equipment and areas used in food service according to VDH, VDOE & VDACS.
• Record daily usage of menu items, including leftovers.
• Follow all VDH, VDACS, ServSafe & FCPS safety guidelines.
• Assist other personnel, as needed, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend and carry under some temperature extremes and some potentially hazardous conditions. Must be able to perform and tolerate the following:

• Above average heat in work area.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Walk 100 feet carrying 30 pounds.
• Push and/or pull carts while walking.
• Reach above shoulders and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Climb steps, stools, ladders and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Stand for prolonged amounts of time.
• Exposure to or contact with potentially caustic cleaning materials.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions;varying and extreme temperatures, potentially hazardous conditions, moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 month contract. Terms may vary based on the needs of the school and division.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gwen Jones , Food Services Supervisor
• Food Services Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]