Cafeteria Aides 25-26

Mansfield Elementary Schools; Mansfield Township (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mansfield Township School District is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Aide (approximately 15 hours per week) to help maintain an orderly, safe and pleasant lunchroom environment and supervise students at mealtime. Requirements include a high school diploma, board-determined experience, and the ability to work with children and adults.

A criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Ability to work successfully with children and adults and to perform assigned duties.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status required.
• Residency in New Jersey or approved waiver or plan to obtain residency within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals.
• Maintains a system for orderly food purchase by pupils, disposal of food waste, return of trays and utensils.
• Sees that students are seated in assigned areas.
• Circulates among the tables during the mealtime so as to be available to children who need help or to resolve any minor problems that arise.
• Informs assigned teacher of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students.
• Ensures the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student supervision

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location:
  Mansfield Township School District
• Date Available:
  08/27/2025

CAFETERIA AIDE - Approximately 15 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school diploma
• 2. Minimum experience as determined by the board
• 3. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults and to perform assigned duties
• 4. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• 5. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

SUPERVISES: The lunchroom activities under the direction of the building principal and assigned teaching staff.

JOB GOAL: To assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria by helping and supervising students at mealtime.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals.
• 2. Maintains a system for orderly food purchase by pupils, disposal of food waste, return of trays and utensils.
• 3. Sees that students are seated in assigned areas.
• 4. Circulates among the tables during the mealtime so as to be available to children who need help or to resolve any minor problems that arise.
• 5. Informs assigned teacher of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students.
• 6. Ensures the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• 7. Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• 8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board of education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations

Approved by:

Date:

Revised:

Legal References:

• N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record
• N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees
• N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations
• Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.