Cafeteria/Playground Aide

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Park Elementary School is seeking a Lunchroom Supervisor to assist in maintaining a safe, orderly environment in the cafeteria and playground. You will supervise students, help with meal service, and support staff to ensure smooth operations during mealtimes.

The role requires a high school diploma, good health, and the ability to manage behavior fairly. The position reports to the Principal and Cafeteria Manager and carries responsibilities for student safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Ability to maintain order and fairness with students
• Good physical health
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the cafeteria and on the playground.
• Maintains an orderly food purchase system for pupils and disposal of waste.
• Sees that students are seated in assigned areas.
• Circulates to assist children and address minor problems during meals.
• Informs the principal or homeroom teacher of serious infractions.
• Ensures cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Student supervision

Physical fitness

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/24/2026
  
• Location:
  Lincoln Park Elementary School
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma.

2. Demonstrates ability to maintain order and control in a consistent and fair manner with children.

3. Good physical health and ability to perform assigned duties.

4. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Principal and Cafeteria Manager

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, safeand pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria and playground by helping and supervising students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises students in the cafeteria and on the playground in a conscientious manner.

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 mealtime so as to beavailable to children who need help or to anticipate or resolve any minor problems that arise.

5. Informs the principal and/or homeroom 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 established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of noncertificated staff.

Postings current as of 9/29/2026 2:50:18 AM CST.

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