Substitute Cafeteria Worker

CHILD NUTRITION SVCS; Oak Hall (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools - Child Nutrition Services in Oak Hall, Virginia seeks a Substitute Cafeteria Worker to assist in meal service and kitchen duties. The role involves preparing and serving food, cleaning equipment, and following health and safety standards on a daily basis.

The position is part-time (186 days) with a starting date of immediately. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to count money, and the capacity to stand for extended periods while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to count money, make change, and balance cash drawer at end of day.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform manual tasks.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food following sanitation standards.
• Clean kitchen equipment and dish areas; maintain clean serving lines.
• Assist with front-line customer service and portion control.
• Ensure student lunch status confidentiality is maintained.
• Count money, make change, and balance drawer at day end.
• Attend job-related trainings as assigned.

Skills

Money handling

English literacy

Safety procedures

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5793802
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Cafeteria Worker

Contract Length:

186 days

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for preparing and serving food, cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities, and performing other duties designated by the manager.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the duties herein described.

• Follows procedures in food preparation, the use and care of equipment, and personal hygiene to ensure that sanitation standards are met as required by the Child Nutrition Services Office and the Virginia Department of Health.
• Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food as required by the Child Nutrition Services Office and the Virginia Department of Health.
• Serves customers promptly and courteously, using correct portion sizes. Serves food that is attractive and appealing. Maintains the temperature of food on the serving line and keeps the line clean at all times.
• Processes customers promptly and accurately, paying close attention to ensure that students’ lunch status is not divulged.
• Accurately counts money, makes change, and counts the drawer out at the end of the day.
• Operates the dish room, rinses trays and utensils, and washes them through the dish machine; checks trays and utensils for cleanliness before returning them to the lines; cleans the area, including the inside of the dish machine; may be assigned to dispose of trash.
• Cleans assigned work area, including walls, ovens, mixers, tables, steamer, kettle, dish machine, warmer, and utensils; sweeps and mops floors.
• Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager.
• Attends job-related training classes and workshops.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to accurately count money, make change, and count the drawer out at the end of the day.
• Ability to read and write in English and follow written and oral instructions.
• Desire to put forth the best effort in all assigned tasks
• Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries, such as minor cuts, falls, bruises, and scalds.
• Ability to complete written forms and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; have physical agility to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; to bend, stoop, walk, and reach overhead. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Duties are normally performed in a cafeteria environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal Justice Background check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment

Supervision Exercised

Assigned staff

Supervision Received

Supervisor of Food Services and Cafeteria Manager

The Accomack County School System is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or military service in its employment practices.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]