Food Service Substitute Workers

Position Type:
School Nutrition/Cafeteria Worker

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
Division-wide

Date Available:
As Needed

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
New Kent County Public Schools' is seeking candidates for substitute cafeteria workers division-wide.

General Definition of work: The Cafeteria Worker provides support to the food service activities at an assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food to students and staff while maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. The position reports to the Cafeteria Manager. Please see the attached job description for further details.


Education and Experience: Prefer high school diploma or GED with minimal experience in food preparation, cashiering and customer service skills. Proficient in speaking and reading English.



Salary: $13.50 per hour

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Position : Part Time; not eligible for benefits


Physical Requirements: This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and walking for long periods of time on concrete floor, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work requires color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, playground, classroom, light traffic). Work in extreme temperatures in hot kitchens and cold freezers. Tolerate loud noises like hood vents.

Application Procedure: Apply Online



New Kent County Public Schools will conduct a background investigation (fingerprinting) of the individual recommended to fill this vacancy.


The New Kent County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Attachment(s):

• Job Description