Cafeteria Monitor (Part-time 15 hours per week/no benefits)

Peabody Public Schools; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Peabody Public Schools in Peabody, MA seeks a Cafeteria Monitor to supervise students and support lunch operations.

Three hours per day, hours arranged by the principal; starting date immediately. Must pass a Massachusetts background check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Prior school experience and bilingual abilities (English/Spanish or Portuguese) are preferred. This is a part-time role with no benefits.

Qualifications

• Must pass Massachusetts criminal background check.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Prior experience in a school environment with an understanding of student behavior.
• Fluent English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist students during meal periods and follow school protocols when needed.
• Cafeteria Operations Clean cafeteria tables between lunch periods
• Check daily and assist students that have restrictions for dietary or physical needs
• Encourage appropriate behavior and interactions; refer students to the administrator on duty when necessary
• Understand and adhere to all district policies and procedures
• Ensure the safety of students in the cafeteria
• Apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food operations
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain professional work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Attend in-service training and workshops when required
• Perform other functions as needed.

Skills

Background check

US citizenship

School experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese)

Job description

Cafeteria Monitor (Part-time 15 hours per week/no benefits)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943325

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cafeteria Monitor (Part-time 15 hours per week/no benefits) 3 hours per day

TITLE: Cafeteria Monitor (Part-Time - 15 hours per week/no benefits)

REPORTS TO: School Principal and Food Service Director

SALARY: $18.54 per Hour (AFSCME Union)

LOCATION: School District

HOURS: Three (3) hours per day (Hours arranged by the Principal)

Cafeteria Monitor Reports to Building Principal & Food Service Director

General Duties: To supervise students, support the Food Services operation in the cafeteria during lunch periods, and other related task.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assist students during meal periods and follow school protocols when needed.
• Cafeteria Operations Clean cafeteria tables between lunch periods
• Check daily and assist students that have restrictions for dietary or physical needs
• Encourage appropriate behavior and interactions; refer students to the administrator on duty when necessary

• Understand and adhere to all district policies and procedures
• Ensure the safety of students in the cafeteria
• Apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food operations
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain professional work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

• Attend in-service training and workshops when required
• Perform other functions as needed.

Required:

• Must pass Massachusetts criminal background check.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Prior experience in a school environment with an understanding of student behavior.
• Fluent (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in both English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred

We prepare students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an event changing world.

Join us!

The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities .The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.54 to $18.54 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Food Service
• Support Staff > Safety/Security

Contact Information

• Carmen Santana
• 27 Lowell St
• Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]