Cafeteria Monitor

Pawtucket School Department; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pawtucket School Department in Pawtucket, RI is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Monitor to assist staff during breakfast and lunch, supervise students, and help maintain a safe, orderly cafeteria environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a National BCI clearance; bilingual abilities are a plus. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive student-facing approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a National BCI.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Knowledge of meal pattern requirements; federal, state and local program regulations.
• Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior during breakfast and/or lunch periods to ensure safety and conduct.
• Communicate respectfully with students and staff.
• Report difficulties or unusual problems to staff.
• Maintain vigilance on student numbers during meals to detect unusual situations.
• Assist with cafeteria cleanliness and organize activities during meals.
• Direct students in gathering materials and encourage participation.
• Ensure items are returned to proper places after use.

Skills

Confidentiality

English literacy

Communication

Judgment & dependability

Task execution

Education

High School Diploma

BCI background check

Job description

Cafeteria Monitor

Pawtucket School Department, Pawtucket, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5888398

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The nature of work involves providing assistance to the professional staff at the school by monitoring student behavior during breakfast and/or lunch period. This position reports directly to the school principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides assistance to the professional staff by monitoring student behavior during breakfast and/or lunch periods within the student day to ensure safety and acceptable conduct
• Communicates respectfully, appropriately, and effectively with students and school personnel
• Report any difficulties or unusual problems to the professional staff
• Keeps vigilance as to the number of students at breakfast and/or lunch at any particular time in order to detect any unusual situations
• Circulate throughout the cafeteria or in areas where meals are served and/or eaten assisting students who need assistance while encouraging good table manners
• Assists with the cleanliness of the cafeteria
• Assists in organizing activities and games during breakfast and/or lunch for various student(s)/groups, as assigned.
• May direct students in gathering materials, games, balls, or other items to be used during the activities and encourage participation
• Ensures that items are returned to their proper location after use.
• Give special attention to safety factors when weather or other circumstances occur.
• Immediately report any injury or unusual problems to the professional staff.
• Serves a positive role model to students and parents
• Must familiarize self with rules, procedures, and standards of the school and the school systems to ensure safety and order.
• Ability to perform other duties assigned in order to meet the specific needs of the Pawtucket School Department and its students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Functional skills in reading and writing English.
• Ability to use judgment and be dependable
• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a National BCI

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bi-lungual
• Knowledgeable about meal pattern requirements; understands federal, state and local program regulations
• Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures for food service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Must be able to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, reach, and stoop/kneel/crouch
• Occasional lifting or carrying weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must have clarity of vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish students and ensure safety
• The work environment is typically within a school setting

Position Type

Part-time

Salary

$16 to $16 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• FLSA Status: Non-union, Non-Exempt, Part-time, 10 month position
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Deb Pelletier , HR Clerk
• 286 Main Street
• Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]