Cafeteria Aide — Flexible Hours & Positive Impact

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a caring Cafeteria Aide to support the Incarnate Word School Lunch Program. You will help provide a safe, welcoming lunch experience and assist with meal service, supervision, and cleanliness.

The role requires patience, kindness, responsibility, and a willingness to support Catholic values while maintaining a positive environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, childcare, cafeteria, or youth-related setting preferred.
• Dependable, punctual, responsible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to interact positively and respectfully with children.
• Ability to follow directions, school policies, and established safety procedures.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain patient and professional in a busy school environment.
• Willingness to support the Catholic mission, values, and traditions of Incarnate Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of the school cafeteria and lunch program.
• Help create a welcoming, positive, and respectful environment for students during lunch.
• Assist students as needed with meal service and cafeteria procedures.
• Monitor and supervise students during lunch to help ensure their safety and well-being.
• Encourage students to demonstrate appropriate table manners, respect, kindness, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain a calm and orderly cafeteria environment.
• Follow all school policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning tables, serving areas, and other cafeteria spaces.
• Clean and sanitize tables, surfaces, and eating areas as needed.
• Assist with proper disposal of trash and maintaining a clean and organized cafeteria.
• Follow food-service, sanitation, and allergy-awareness procedures as directed.
• Be attentive to student dietary needs and follow established procedures for communicating or responding to food allergies and special meal requirements.
• Assist cafeteria staff with meal distribution, supplies, and other daily tasks as assigned.
• Communicate student concerns, behavioral issues, accidents, or other relevant information to the appropriate school staff.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, cafeteria personnel, and other school employees.
• Help supervise students during transitions to and from the cafeteria as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and school information.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating patience, kindness, respect, and professionalism.
• Support the Catholic identity and mission of Incarnate Word by modeling Christian values and treating every student with dignity and compassion.
• Participate respectfully in prayer or other faith-based activities when appropriate.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Responsibility

Dependable

Punctual

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a caring Cafeteria Aide to support the Incarnate Word School Lunch Program. You will help provide a safe, welcoming lunch experience and assist with meal service, supervision, and cleanliness.

The role requires patience, kindness, responsibility, and a willingness to support Catholic values while maintaining a positive environment for students and staff.