Substitute Cafeteria Assistant (26/27 SY)

PowerSchool; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a Part-Time Substitute Cafeteria Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, operating serving stations, and handling cash and checkout duties with a customer-friendly approach.

The role requires basic reading ability, a valid school food handler's card, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Salary starts at $13.33 per hour, with part-time scheduling and school-year tenure.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale.
• Knowledge of use or care of food preparation equipment.
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment and address customers politely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and other food to children and adults in a courteous manner.
• Organize and set up equipment and workstations.
• Follow health, food service, government, and other regulations; demonstrate proper equipment operation.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Equipment handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Emotional control

English reading/writing

Education

Reading menus

Food handler's card

Training/experience substitution

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

PO Box 6038

Substitute - Cafeteria Assistant

Job Number 3700271980

Start Date

Open Date 07/01/2026

Closing Date 06/30/2027

This posting is for employment for the 2026/2027 school year.

• If you are an active VBCPS substitute, do not apply to this posting.
• If you actively substituted during the 2025/2026 school year, do not apply to this posting.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and other food to children and adults in a courteous customer service-oriented manner. Organize and set up equipment and workstations. Perform duties following health, food service, government, and other regulations. Demonstrate proper equipment operation skills.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Practice personal hygiene and proper sanitation procedures.
• Turn on, test and monitor equipment at the beginning of the day.
• Food preparation according to written and oral instructions.
• Serve breakfast, lunch and a la carte items.
• Handle cashiering responsibilities including food and ticket sales and serving of ala carte items. Replenish food and maintain clean serving areas.
• Monitor food and equipment temperatures at all times.
• Exhibit courtesy and understanding to staff and customers.
• Perform dishwashing duties of cooking, serving and eating utensils tools.
• Set up and break down of serving areas.
• Receive, stock and rotate incoming and outgoing inventory.
• Participate in formal and informal training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sanitation practices.
• Exhibit the professional behavior of a reliable employee.
• Perform preparation duties for the next day.
• Maintain a neat, clean and safe work environment.
• Participate in marketing promotions and special events for students, adults and community.
• Sign in and work according to a time schedule.
• Perform related work 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; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff; able to maintain emotional control; ability to work with others in a close fast paced environment and the ability to address customers in a pleasant, courteous manner, basic ability to read and speak/understand English.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: A level of education necessary for reading and following written food menus and work schedules. A valid food handler's card issued by the school division.

A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.

A minimum of three references are required in the reference section of your application. One of the three must be a current or former supervisor. The references should not be older than two years.

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Salary Range: From/To $13.3262 per hour

FTE 1.000

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone],2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: [phone] (voice); [phone] (TDD) or email at: [e-mail].