Cafeteria Monitor

Greenwich Public Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 23,625; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking cafeteria monitors for K-5 elementary schools. Responsibilities include managing student behavior during lunchtime, assisting in the lunch line, and maintaining sanitary conditions. Candidates must be free from communicable diseases and able to understand instructions in English. This part-time role offers a pay rate of $17.00/hr for the first four years and $17.15/hr thereafter, with working hours from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must be free from communicable diseases.
• Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to clean up spills on tables and chairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order in the student lunch line.
• Assist students in choosing food and supervising traffic flow.
• Maintain sanitary health standards in the cafeteria.

Skills

Ability to interact pleasantly with children

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English

Ability to read and explain daily menu and prices

Ability to monitor compliance with basic requirements

Ability to establish satisfactory working relationships

Job description

Job Overview

Greenwich Public Schools seeks cafeteria monitors for several K-5 elementary schools. Under the supervision of the school administration, cafeteria monitors manage student behavior during lunchtime. Cafeteria monitors work daily from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and are compensated at the rate of $17.00/hr for the first 4 years of service, and $17.15/hr thereafter.

• Position Type: Support Staff / Cafeteria Monitor
• Date Posted: 8/13/2025
• Location: Greenwich Public Schools
• Date Available: 08/29/2025

Responsibilities

• Maintain order in the student lunch line.
• Assist students in choosing food and supervising traffic flow to keep the lunch line moving smoothly.
• Assist students in opening juice containers, milk containers, etc.
• Maintain sanitary health standards in the cafeteria, including cleaning off tables and chairs between lunch periods, wiping tables with sanitizing solutions, and monitoring garbage disposal.
• Assist in selling milk and/or snacks, and in restocking condiments and napkins, when possible.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact pleasantly but firmly with children.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to read, understand and explain to children the daily menu and prices.
• Ability to learn, understand, and monitor compliance with basic federal, state and local requirements followed by students participating in the National School Lunch Program of the Greenwich Public Schools.
• Ability to make minor decisions according to federal, state and local laws and regulations and established school and department policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, school staff, students, and the general public.

Qualifications

• Must be free from communicable diseases.
• Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to clean up spills on tables and chairs ranging in height from 12" to 36" from the floor.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Contact Information

Additional inquiries may be directed to Jonathan S. Budd, Ph.D., Chief Human Resources Officer, Greenwich Public Schools, 203-625-7405 / [e-mail]