Substitute Cafeteria Worker - Flexible between locations

Giles County Public Schools; Pearisburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Giles County Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria Worker to support the school nutrition program across district facilities in Pearisburg, VA. This flexible, on-site role involves food prep, meal service, and adherence to USDA guidelines to ensure safe, nutritious meals for students.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and strong reading, writing, and math skills. Training will be provided; duties include documentation, equipment operation, and maintaining clean

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Perform assigned duties accurately within time restraints.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Functional skills in reading and writing English and basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties that promote and maintain the integrity of the school nutrition program.
• Effectively communicate and promote the program to encourage student participation.
• Attend training as scheduled by school food authority and comply with local school nutrition procedures and policies.
• Prepare foods for School Nutrition meals including receiving, preparation, holding, storage and end of day procedures.
• Prepare and serve school meals according to USDA meal pattern requirements for all grade groups.
• Accurately document daily food and supplies used each day.
• Ability to operate, use and care for commercial kitchen equipment.
• Follow HACCP, food safety and sanitation principles.
• Adhere to all verbal and written cash handling and meal claiming procedures (if applicable).
• General cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria areas.

Skills

Communication

English reading/writing

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Cafeteria Worker - Flexible between locations

Giles County Public Schools District wide - Pearisburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5962336
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at [phone]. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call [phone]. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410; (2) fax [phone]; or (3) email: [e-mail]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Perform assigned duties accurately within time restraints.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Functional skills in reading and writing English and basic mathematics

Reports to: School Nutrition Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Perform duties that promote and maintain the integrity of the school nutrition program. To effectively communicate and promote the program to encourage student participation, while complying with State, Federal and local School Board Policies. Attend training as scheduled by school food authority and comply with local school nutrition procedures and policies.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Preparation of foods for School Nutrition meals including receiving, preparation, holding, storage and end of day procedures.
• Prepare and serve school meals according to USDA meal pattern requirements for all grade groups.
• Accurately document daily food and supplies used each day.
• Ability to operate, use and care for commercial kitchen equipment.
• Follow HACCP, food safety and sanitation principles.
• Adhere to all verbal and written cash handling and meal claiming procedures.(if applicable)
• General cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria areas including all service areas related to School Nutrition Services.

• Serve Safe Certificate required
• Promote good public relations with students, faculty, parents and community.
• Comply with School Nutrition Program uniform policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal mandates for Professional Standards for School Nutrition Employees.
• Adhere to job safety standards and procedures for a safe work environment.
• Complete assigned duties as scheduled by the School Nutrition Program Manager.
• Timely and consistent job attendance.

Physical Demands:

• Lift, carry, push and/or pull items with a strength factor of heavy work.
• Ability to traverse stairs, physical ability to carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work involves walking, constant standing, using of hands and arms to operate and clean equipment and lifting of stock.
• Vision abilities required to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work area is usually moderately loud.
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.

Terms of Employment:

• $15 per hour

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Food Service

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Bowles , Food Service Supervisor
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]