Cafeteria Aide

Bellefonte Area School District; Hublersburg (PA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A public school system in Hublersburg seeks a Cafeteria Aide to support the dining experience at Marion-Walker Elementary School. The role involves maintaining a clean environment, organizing students during meal times, and assisting with food service operations. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and preferred experience in food service and working with children. This is a 2-hour daily position during the school year, with 180 workdays and 3 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service operations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cash drawer handling required.
• Six months experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a pleasant, orderly environment in the cafeteria.
• Organize students for purchasing food orderly.
• Report any emergencies immediately to the school office.
• Wipe tables, clean spills, and maintain a clean cafeteria.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure

Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Cafeteria Aide
• Date Posted: 9/2/2025
• Location: Marion-Walker Elementary School

The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the Cafeteria Aide position

Location: Marion-Walker Elementary School

Work Day: 2 hours/day (subject to change)

Work Year: 180 days/year; 9-month position; 3 paid holidays

See attached document (below) for information about pay & benefits
Pay Level: C

Position Overview

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Cafeteria Aide to help foster a welcoming atmosphere during mealtimes and assist with daily food service operations. This role supports the overall dining experience for students by promoting positive behavior, ensuring safety, and helping with basic cafeteria tasks.

Key Responsibilities

The Cafeteria Aide will:

• Establish and maintain a pleasant, orderly environment in the cafeteria
• Organize students into orderly lines for purchasing food.
• Organize students for orderly disposal of food wastes, trays, and utensils.
• Organize groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Implement the rules and procedures for students as established by the building principal.
• Report any emergencies immediately to the school office.
• Responsible for wiping tables, cleaning up spills, and maintaining a clean, safe cafeteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager and/or Building Principal.

Education Requirements

Minimum: High School Diploma/GED

Experience Requirements

Minimum:

• Prior experience in food service operations
• Familiarity with cash drawer handling and point-of-sale systems
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Six months experience working with children
• Experience in a public education cafeteria operations.

Certifications & Licenses

Required:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to hear with 40 decibel loss maximum and see with acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of at least 20 feet normal depth perception, field of vision and accommodation. Must be able to reach above and below the waist, walk and use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects. Requires use of both hands for repetitive motion. Some bending and twisting of the body required. Ability to stand 80% of the workday.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment is generally moderate to loud.

Application Requirements

External Applicants

Please submit the following documents with your online application:

Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):

Act 34 – Criminal History

Act 151 – PA Child Abuse

Copies of degree certificates and transcripts

Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)

Use your district login to create an internal account. Click “Internal” on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.

Cover Letter Instructions

Address your cover letter to:
Dr. Roy Rakszawski
Superintendent of Schools
318 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Contact Information

For general application or position-related questions, contact our Human Resources Department
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] x3057

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at https://www.basd.net/

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:27:40 PM CST.