Substitute School Cafeteria Aide – Service & Kitchen Prep

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 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.