Food Service Employee - Part-Time, Interim

Bradley County Schools; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Bradley County School District is hiring a Part-Time Food Service Employee to assist in the cafeteria, playground, and designated areas. The role includes supervising students, helping with meals, and maintaining order and safety during mealtimes.

Under building leadership, you will lift at least 25 lbs and partner with staff to ensure a positive, orderly environment for students during lunch and related activities.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in cafeteria during mealtime.
• Help ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Supervise playground/classroom during lunch hour.
• Assist with food distribution, disposal of waste, and tray/utensil return.
• Ensure students remain seated in assigned areas and roam supervision.
• Be available at meals by circulating among tables and assisting as needed.
• Organize student groups for orderly cafeteria dismissal.
• Escort students to and from buses and supervise libraries as needed.
• Report safety concerns or infractions to appropriate staff.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Composure under pressure

Interpersonal relations

Confidentiality

Education

Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Job description

Food Service Employee - Part-Time, Interim JobID: 4496

• Position Type:
  Food Service (Cafeteria)/ Food Service Employee
• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• Date Available:
  10/26/2026

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures. Perform all duties and responsibilities of the Food Service Employee and must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager.

Essential Functions

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assists with supervising students in libraries, and escorting students to and from school buses.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• May distribute textbooks, supplies or other materials as requested.
• May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.