Food Service- Cafeteria Manager

Valley Elementary School; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath County Public School District's Valley Elementary School in Hot Springs, Virginia is hiring a Cafeteria Manager to oversee school meal service and operations. The role entails preparing and serving nutritious meals, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and efficient service throughout contract hours.

The position requires meeting state medical requirements and an aptitude for performing the listed duties, with annual evaluation as per School Board policies.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate an aptitude for successful performance of the responsibilities listed below.
• Must meet state medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food portions, prepare cafeteria counter and serve food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Serve students and staff from the cafeteria counter.
• Remove used dishes and assist in the cleaning of counters, tables and furnishings in the dining area.
• Maintain the trash/garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• Perform related duties during contract hours as required including duties at special meal functions.
• Maintain highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu.
• See that, during meal service periods, the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assist in the daily clean-up of the kitchen and service areas.
• Perform major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the cafeteria manager.
• Assume responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Serve each menu item with the correct utensil.
• Take food temperatures (on the serving line) to ensure food safety.
• Serve as cashier when needed.
• Be open and flexible to accept change in daily routine and special needs in the cafeteria.

Job description

Food Service- Cafeteria Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5976936

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 16, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22,209 to $29,183 Per Year

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year established by School Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Boar's policy on Evaluation of Non-Professional Personnel.

Job Description

Cafeteria Manager- Valley Elementary School

Qualifications

Must demonstrate an aptitude for successful performance of the responsibilities listed below.

Must meet state medical requirements.

REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager

JOB GOAL: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food portions, prepare cafeteria counter and serve food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Serve students and staff from the cafeteria counter.
• Remove used dishes and assist in the cleaning of counters, tables and furnishings in the dining area.
• Maintain the trash/garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• Perform related duties during contract hours as required including duties at special meal functions.
• Maintain highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu.
• See that, during meal service periods, the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assist in the daily clean-up of the kitchen and service areas.
• Perform major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the cafeteria manager.
• Assume responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Serve each menu item with the correct utensil.
• Take food temperatures (on the serving line) to ensure food safety.
• Serve as cashier when needed.
• Be open and flexible to accept change in daily routine and special needs in the cafeteria.