Food Service Cafeteria Lunch Aide

Maschio's Food Service; Hazlet Township (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. is seeking a dedicated Cafeteria Lunch Aide/Monitor to supervise students during lunch and outdoor recess.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment while providing positive guidance and assistance to students. Responsibilities include monitoring students entering and exiting the cafeteria, supervising lines, helping control noise levels, and ensuring courteous treatment of staff, students, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students entering and exiting the cafeteria.
• Supervise students while waiting in line for meals.
• Help maintain order and appropriate noise levels during lunch periods.
• Treat students, staff, and coworkers in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Clean cafeteria tables between lunch periods.
• Clean and disinfect all cafeteria tables after the final lunch period.
• Assist with dismissing and directing students out of the cafeteria for recess.
• Monitor students during outdoor recess.
• Encourage safe and appropriate playground behavior.
• Lead and assist students back into the school building following recess.
• Report to work on time in proper attire, with good personal hygiene.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality, follow safety rules, and participate in training.

Job description

The Cafeteria Lunch Aide/Monitor is responsible for supervising students during cafeteria lunch periods and outdoor recess. This position helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment while providing positive guidance and assistance to students. The ideal candidate is dependable, attentive, courteous, and enjoys working with children.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Cafeteria Supervision

• Monitor students entering and exiting the cafeteria.
• Supervise students while waiting in line for meals.
• Help maintain order and appropriate noise levels during lunch periods.
• Treat students, staff, and coworkers in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Clean cafeteria tables between lunch periods.
• Clean and disinfect all cafeteria tables after the final lunch period.
• Assist with dismissing and directing students out of the cafeteria for recess.

Outdoor Recess Supervision

• Monitor students during outdoor recess.
• Encourage safe and appropriate playground behavior.
• Help maintain a safe environment for all students.
• Lead and assist students back into the school building following recess.

General Expectations

• Report to work as scheduled, on time, and in proper attire with excellent personal hygiene.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Follow all company and school safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in monthly and annual training sessions as requested by the company.
• Upon completion of assigned duties, report to your immediate supervisor before signing out.
• Treat fellow associates, students, school staff, and customers with respect, kindness, and professionalism.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace for all.