Substitute Cafeteria Worker

King George County Schools

King George (VA)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

King George County Schools is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria Worker to support the kitchen and serving areas, preparing balanced meals for students and staff under the cafeteria manager’s supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of large-quantity cookery, and the ability to work cooperatively with cafeteria staff.

A Health Department food-handling certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least two years experence in large quantity cookery.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with cafeteria staff.

Responsibilities

  • Food preparation.
  • Food handling from preparation to serving.
  • Collect money and/or meal tickets.
  • Cleaning of equipment, utensils and designated areas.
  • Receiving and storage of food supplies.
  • Regular on time attendance.
  • Performs related duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Ability to work cooperatively with Caf

Education

High school diploma or GED
Two years experience in large quantity cookery
Certificate from Health Department permitting candidate to handle food

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Works under the general supervision of the cafeteria manager in performing a variety of duties in the kitchen and service areas to prepare well balanced, nutrious meals for students and staff.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least two years experence in large quantity cookery.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with cafeteria staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

  • Certificate from the Health Department permitting candidate to handle food.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Food preparation.
  • Food handling from preparation to serving.
  • Collect money and/or meal tickets.
  • Cleaning of equipment, utensils and designated areas.
  • Receiving and storage of food supplies.
  • Regular on time attendance.
  • Performs related duties as assigned by the manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to use hands to handle, or feel objects, materials, and/or controls: reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop and kneel. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5760494

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Works under the general supervision of the cafeteria manager in performing a variety of duties in the kitchen and service areas to prepare well balanced, nutrious meals for students and staff.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least two years experence in large quantity cookery.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with cafeteria staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

  • Certificate from the Health Department permitting candidate to handle food.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Food preparation.
  • Food handling from preparation to serving.
  • Collect money and/or meal tickets.
  • Cleaning of equipment, utensils and designated areas.
  • Receiving and storage of food supplies.
  • Regular on time attendance.
  • Performs related duties as assigned by the manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to use hands to handle, or feel objects, materials, and/or controls: reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop and kneel. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.60 to $15.60 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Michelle Gordon
  • PO Box 1239
  • KIng George, Virginia 22485
  • Phone: 540-775-8620
  • Email: mgordon@kgcs.k12.va.us
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