Cafeteria Worker

Young World Physical Education; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per Classified Agreement

Job summary

Pittsylvania County Schools’ Chatham High School in Chatham, Virginia is seeking a full-time Cafeteria Worker to support food service operations. The role requires portion control, adherence to recipes, and HACCP guidelines.

You must work in hot and cold environments, lift up to 51 pounds, and interact professionally with staff and students. Starting date is immediate; benefits and the school calendar are provided.

Qualifications

• Current TB test.
• Food Handlers Certification.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Able to count, weigh, and measure.
• Follows instructions and takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, students, and visitors in a professional manner.
• Portion foods according to recipes or instructions.
• Assist with food preparation using standard techniques.
• Wash pots and dishes; operate the dishwashing area.
• Set up serving lines and utensils; monitor food temperatures.
• Serve according to portion sizes and recipes; maintain serving area.

Skills

English communication

Counting and measuring

Following instructions

Physical stamina

Team interaction

Job description

Cafeteria Worker

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5884198
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service - Assistant - Full Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current TB test.
• Food Handlers Certification.
• Ability to readand communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh,and measure.
• Follow instructionsand take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist,and squat on a constant basis.
• Lift a minimum of 51 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must work in a hot, humid environment.
• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short period.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Benefits and work calendar as provided by the Classified Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.
• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to manager and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Discard or properly store left-over foods.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Remove garbage from trash receptacles and insert new bags.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniformand appropriately groomed.
• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Adhere to all school district and building rulesand regulations.
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, andseminars as scheduled.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

SALARY RANGE: $13,942.20-$28,518.15

PLEASE NOTE:

• Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.

Position Type: Full-Time