Part Time Cafeteria Worker - SY 2026-27

Nelson County High School; Lovingston (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson County High School in Lovingston, Virginia is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Worker for the SY 2026-27 to support the district nutrition program. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, operating the POS terminal, and maintaining kitchen records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of quantity food preparation experience. 3 hours per day, 180 school days; salary $16.96 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree.
• 1-3 years experience in quantity food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to planned menus and procedures.
• Handles prepared foods for service.
• Sets up the service lines prior to meal service.
• Serves food using prescribed portion control methods.
• Operates computerized POS terminal.
• Maintains production records for accounting of prepared foods.
• Operates kitchen equipment.
• Stores leftover food safely.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and work area.
• Follows Virginia Health Department food safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Instruction following

Time management

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Deadlines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sale (POS)

Job description

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Part Time Cafeteria Worker - SY 2026-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909050
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SUMMARY

Support the District school nutrition program by preparing and serving food, transacting meal sales, and maintaining the kitchen facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares food according to planned menus and standardized procedures.
• Properly handles prepared foods for service.
• Sets up the service lines prior to meal service.
• Serves food using prescribed portion control methods.
• Operates computerized point of sale terminal.
• Maintains production records for accurate accounting of prepared foods.
• Operates various kitchen equipment.
• Stores leftover food according to proper storage and safety procedures
• Cleans kitchen equipment and work area.
• Conforms to food safety standards prescribed by the Virginia Health Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to interpret and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn and operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to meet predetermined deadlines.
• Ability to learn and identify qualifying school meals for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
• Ability to move and relocate heavy objects.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with employees, students and parents.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards and apply safe work practices.
• Possess the physical and mental stamina needed to successfully perform the responsibilities of the job.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

1-3 years experience in quantity food preparation preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The job requires frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Vision to read printed materials and other monitoring devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Climate controlled kitchen setting. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud for occasional to frequent time periods. Occasional exposure to cold and heat due to temperatures associated with kitchen areas, (i.e., ovens, refrigerators, freezers, etc.).

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

3 hours per day for 180 school days

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.96 to $16.96 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Christina Connell , Supervisor of School Nutrition
• Nelson County High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]