Breakfast / Lunchroom Clerk

FHLB Des Moines; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Academy District 20 in Colorado Springs is seeking a Part-time Cafeteria Helper at Ranch Creek Elementary School to perform monitoring and clerical duties and to assist with meal service.

You will work 3.75 hours per day, 162 days per year, with a focus on accurate meal counts, deposits, and POS entry (Infinite Campus), while maintaining confidentiality and providing friendly service to students, staff, and families.

Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems.
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Reports for work as scheduled and completes daily school cafeteria paperwork (lunch reports, deposits).
• Sells and tracks lunch purchases in the POS system in accordance with CDE/USDA regulations.
• Ensures all components of reimbursable meals are present per USDA/CDE requirements.
• Attends mandatory training events on meal count procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and interacts with students, staff, and the public professionally.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Infinite Campus

POS system

Job description

Location:Ranch Creek Elementary SchoolRecruiting Start Date:09/10/2026This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.Estimated Start Date:09/17/2026Performs all monitoring and/or clerical duties as they pertain to maintaining a clean and safe environment for the services provided at an elementary cafeteria.The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.Reports consistently for work as scheduledPerforms other duties as assignedAttains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance StandardsCompletes daily paperwork for the school and food service vendor (i.e., lunch reports and deposits)Sells and tracks lunch purchases in Point of Service (POS) system (Infinite Campus) in accordance with Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) meal count regulations.Ensures all components of reimbursable meal are present in accordance with USDA and CDE meal count regulations.Attends mandatory training events on meal count proceduresKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systemsAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systemsAbility to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systemsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general publicAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to manage simultaneous demands and set clear prioritiesAbility to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficientlyAbility to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilitiesAbility to work independently without direct supervisionCommitment to the education of students as a primary responsibilityCommunicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settingsComputer proficiency including office productivity applicationsConsiderable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functionsDemonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear prioritiesDemonstrated ability to work well with others in a team settingDemonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthinessDemonstrates effective organizational and time management skillsDetail-orientedEnergetic, creative, innovative, flexibleExcellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquetteKnowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacherPromotes a positive climate, culture, and communityStrong mathematical and analytical skillsStrong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skillsStudent-centered and relationship-focusedUnderstanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational communityWillingness to participate in ongoing training as requiredWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.Work is generally performed in a cafeteria.The incumbent may experience exposure to high noise levels.Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functionsSits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing dutiesHas oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devicesUses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensilsTypical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objectsCognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.Required Qualifications:First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Compensation Range:$17.97-18.87Scheduled Weekly Hours:18.75Hours per Day:3.75 hour(s) per dayNumber of Days per Year:162 Days M-FBenefits Eligibility:Under Part-timeFor more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).FLSA Status:United States of America (Non-Exempt)How to Apply:New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:A current resumePlease do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the postingHiring Manager Email:[e-mail]