Substitute Cafeteria Assistant (26/27 SY)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a part-time food service worker for the 2026/2027 school year. The role involves preparing and serving meals in a school setting, operating serving stations, and handling cash sales with a customer-focused approach.

Candidates must have a valid food handler's card and are expected to follow menus and schedules while maintaining sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow written menus and work schedules.
• Valid food handler's card issued by the school division.
• Experience in school food service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and other food to children and adults.
• Organize and set up equipment and workstations.
• Handle cashiering duties including food and ticket sales.
• Replenish food and maintain clean serving areas.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and sanitation.
• Monitor equipment and sustain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Food service

Cashier

Customer service

Hygiene

Teamwork

Education

Food handler's card

Job description

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.

References

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.

If you are selected for substitute employment you will be contacted by the Office of Food Services. Please see the Substitute Guidelines/Procedures for more information.

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Salary Range: From/To

$13.3262 per hour

FTE 1.000

$13.3262 per hour