Cafeteria Monitor (Part-Time)

MCGARRAH ELEMENTARY; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

MCGARRAH ELEMENTARY in Morrow, GA is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Monitor to supervise students during lunch and help ensure a safe, orderly dining environment. The position reports to the Principal and typically runs 2–3 hours per day during lunch periods.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and prior cafeteria experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain order with light lifting as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience in a school cafeteria is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch and assist with seating.
• Enforce cafeteria procedures and rules.
• Maintain a clean, orderly lunch environment.
• Report inappropriate student behavior to the Principal or staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support lunch supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cafeteria Monitor (Part-Time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908974

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing supervision to elementary students during lunch period. This position reports to the Principal. This is a part-time position typically 2-3 hours per day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes acceptable standards of behavior in the cafeteria; supervises students entering and leaving the cafeteria and assists students with the seating process; supervises social behavior of students.
• Enforces cafeteria procedures and rules.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and appetizing environment for students to eat lunch (i.e., wiping off tables).
• Reports inappropriate student behavior to the appropriate personnel.
• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience working in a school cafeteria preferred.
• Light independent judgment is necessary. Decisions made on an as-needed basis to establish order in the cafeteria.
• Requires regular contact with internal and external school personnel of decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Must be able to work with students in a congenial and nurturing manner.
• Great communication, interpersonal skills are required.
• School setting; primarily cafeteria.
• Light duty - On most occasions standing in the cafeteria; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less.

NOTE: This is a 180-day part-time position that pays one starting salary.

Position Type: PART TIME

Salary: $17.26 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required