Cafeteria Worker-3 Hour

Rural Retreat High School; Rural Retreat (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Rural Retreat High School in Rural Retreat, Virginia is seeking a 3-Hour Cafeteria Worker to assist with meal preparation, serving, and cashier duties in the school cafeteria. The role supports daily food service operations and adheres to safety and portion-control standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds, and a willingness to work at a pace that meets daily deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED and some food prep experience.
• Interest in preparing and working with food is essential.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must work at speed to meet daily meal service deadlines.
• Operates cash registers and food service equipment as needed.
• Effective communication with students, staff and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves foods per menu including meats, breads, vegetables.
• Serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods as required.
• Washes pots, pans, and utensils; operates kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitary conditions and clean work areas.
• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies.
• Receives and stocks food supplies and helps with inventory.
• Performs cashier duties and handles meal payments if necessary.
• Complies with safety, hygiene and portion control standards.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Interest in working with food

Stamina to stand and lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to meet deadlines

Operates food service equipment and/or

Cash handling

Effective communication with students,

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Food service equipment

Job description

Wythe County Public Schools Rural Retreat High School - Rural Retreat, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Cafeteria Worker-3 Hour

Job Details

Job ID: 5894582

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

3-Hour Cafeteria Worker

Rural Retreat High School

August 19, 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Is at least 21 years of age, possesses a high school diploma or GED certificate, and has some experience in food preparation.
• Possesses an interest in preparing and working with food.
• Possesses the physical stamina to withstand temperature variances common to food service facilities and can lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Tolerates continuous standing, walking, bending, and moderate lifting.
• Works at the speed necessary to meet deadlines.
• Operates food service equipment and/or cash register.
• Communicates effectively and can get along with students, staff, and co-workers.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Prepares, cooks, and serves meats, breads, vegetables, and other foods in accordance with the menu.
• Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups, and other foods.
• Washes pots, pans, kettles, and other cooking utensils. – maximum weight 25 pounds.
• Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, oven, and other food service and mechanical equipment.
• Participates in daily clean-up of work surfaces, eating and food preparation areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Sweeps, mops, and performs other cleanup duties as assigned.
• Assist in estimating and ordering food supplies.
• Receives and stocks food supplies – maximum weight 55 pounds.
• Maintains sanitary conditions.
• Serves as cashier and collects money for meals, if necessary.
• Courteously serves food to students while adhering to portion control, safety, and appearance standards.
• Scrapes food from used dishes and washes them in the dishwasher.
• Follows trash separation and disposal procedures.
• Reports needed supplies and equipment malfunctions to the Cafeteria Manager.
• Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures.
• Attends in-service training sessions to develop and improve knowledge and skills.
• Recommends changes and improvements regarding his/her job and accepts changes readily.
• Adheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirements.
• Prepares and serves banquet and special function meals as required.
• Inspects cleaned dishes for cleanliness, chips, cracks, etc., and stores them in the appropriate location.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager, Assistant Cafeteria Manager, and/or Cafeteria Coordinator.

Terms of Employment: 180 days per year

Salary: Cafeteria Worker Salary Scale

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.

You may also contact these individuals at: https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983&pageId=2352681

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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