Cafeteria Worker - (Substitute)

Danville City School District; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Danville City School District is seeking a substitute Cafeteria Worker to support school foodservice operations. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining sanitary conditions in the cafeteria.

The role requires ability to stand for long periods, work with high-temperature equipment, and help with cashier duties. A high school diploma or GED is required, and honesty and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale food preparation and service.
• Ability to operate common kitchen equipment.
• Ability to stand for long hours and work in high-temperature conditions.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and nutrition is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves meats, breads, vegetables, and other food in accordance with the menu.
• Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods.
• Maintains sanitary conditions and cleans work areas and equipment.
• Assists manager by serving as cashier and handling food supplies.

Skills

Food service operations

Cashier duties

Kitchen equipment handling

Nutrition knowledge

Teamwork

Stamina/standing long hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Cafeteria Worker - (Substitute)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5875409

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

Under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, the Cafeteria Worker is responsible for assisting with all school foodservice operations including interpretation and promotion of the educational aspects of the program.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, cooks and serves meats, breads, vegetables, and other food in accordance with the menu
• Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods
• May be assigned to one specific food preparation or rotated through the full range of food services
• Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils
• Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food services and mechanical equipment
• Cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area
• Sweeps and mops
• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies
• Receives and stocks food supplies
• Maintains sanitary conditions
• Assists the manager by serving as cashier
• Performs responsible semi-skilled work in preparing and serving institutional meals and cleaning cafeteria
• Performs responsible semi-skilled work in preparing and serving institutional meals and cleaning cafeteria
• Performs related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale
• General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment
• General knowledge of food values and nutrition
• Skilled in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ability to get along well with others
• Ability to work long hours while standing and under high-temperature conditions
• Eligible to receive a health certificate for food preparation issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Membership and Certification by the National School Food Services Association desirable

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.07 to $20.99 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Jason Wimbush , Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention
• CO-HR
• DANVILLE, Virginia 24541
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]