Aide - Cafeteria

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a caring Cafeteria Aide to support the School Lunch Program. The role focuses on supervising students, ensuring a safe, welcoming lunch experience, and reinforcing the school’s Catholic mission and values.

The Cafeteria Aide will monitor behavior, assist with basic cafeteria duties, maintain a clean cafeteria, and work with teachers and staff to provide a positive lunch period for students.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to Catholic school mission and values.
• Warm, caring, and patient demeanor with children.
• Ability to supervise and interact positively with students.
• Dependable, responsible, and punctual.
• Calm, positive attitude in a busy school setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with children preferred but not required.
• Background checks and screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch and ensure safety.
• Foster a positive, respectful cafeteria environment aligned with Catholic values.
• Encourage good manners, kindness, and mutual respect.
• Monitor behavior and address minor issues appropriately.
• Assist with basic cafeteria duties (setup, clean tables, tidy area).
• Maintain a clean and safe cafeteria and surrounding areas.
• Coordinate with teachers and staff as needed.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Incarnate Word is currently seeking a caring, dependable, and faith-filled individualto serve as a Cafeteria Aide in our School Lunch Program. The Cafeteria Aide helps provide a safe, welcoming, and positive lunch experience for our students while supporting the school’s Catholic mission and values.

The Cafeteria Aide will supervise students during the lunch period, encourage appropriate behavior and respectful interactions, and help maintain a clean, orderly, and positive cafeteria environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise students during the lunch period and ensure their safety and well-being.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment consistent with Catholic school values.
• Encourage students to demonstrate kindness, good manners, responsibility, and respect for others.
• Monitor student behavior and address minor concerns appropriately.
• Assist students as needed during lunch while encouraging independence and responsibility.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe cafeteria and surrounding areas.
• Assist with basic cafeteria duties, including setting up, cleaning tables, and organizing the lunch area.
• Communicate any student safety, behavioral, or other concerns to the appropriate school staff.
• Follow all school policies and procedures related to student supervision, safety, and confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, staff, cafeteria personnel, and school administration.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and contribute to the faith-filled culture of the school.

Job Requirements

• A genuine commitment to supporting the mission and values of a Catholic school.
• Warm, caring, and patient demeanor when working with children.
• Ability to supervise and interact positively with students.
• Dependable, responsible, and punctual.
• Ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude in a busy school environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to meet all school requirements for working with students, including required background checks and other applicable screenings.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.