Cafeteria Assistant Food Truck

Classified - Position - Cafeteria Assistant

Job Number 3700271018

Start Date

Open Date 06/05/2026

Closing Date 06/18/2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and serve food from the Food Truck to children and adults in a courteous customer service-oriented manner, during meal services, and catering events. Perform duties following health, food service, government, and other regulations. Demonstrate proper equipment operation skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• 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.

Preferred:

Experience and/or familiarity in operating a Food Truck.

A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the

telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.

Frequent walking, standing, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional sitting, stooping, and

crouching. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme heat, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, hazards

such exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Requires

timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver''s license.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

HOW TO APPLY

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Reports To Director of Food Services

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/98728045-f426-4852-b081-4fca2aea54a8

Salary Range: From/To

Starting rate: $15.75

Hourly rate range: $15.75-$22.98

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate''s current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U07

FTE 1.000

Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr

Additional Job Information

A minimum of three references are required in the reference section of your application. One of the three must be a current or most recent former supervisor.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.