Cafeteria Aide

Bellefonte Area School District; Hunter Park (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Bellefonte Area School District is looking for an Anticipated Cafeteria Aide at Benner Elementary School. This part-time role involves maintaining a positive dining atmosphere, assisting students during mealtimes, and ensuring a clean cafeteria environment.

Applicants should hold a High School Diploma/GED and have prior experience in food service. Organizational skills and the ability to follow instructions are essential. This position offers a work schedule of 2 hours per day and follows the school calendar for 180 days/year.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service operations.
• Familiarity with cash drawer handling.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a pleasant, orderly environment in the cafeteria.
• Organize students for food purchases and disposal of waste.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the cafeteria.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

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

Location: Benner Elementary School

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

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

Pay & Benefits

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

• 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.

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/