Helper - School Food Service

Havre Public Schools; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Havre Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Helper at Sunnyside Intermediate School. The role supports students during meals, helps keep the cafeteria clean, and assists with food service operations. This position is onsite and runs up to 35 hours per week with a pay rate of $19.36 per hour.

Under supervision, you will help supervise students, manage lunch lines, and ensure a safe, orderly environment during mealtimes and playtimes in accordance with district procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to supervise students in the cafeteria during meals.
• Ability to maintain clean tables and surrounding areas.
• Assist with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, and disposal of waste.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean and safe.
• Assist with distribution of food and return of trays and utensils.

Skills

Student supervision

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Tools

DMV License

Job description

Openings as of 8/23/2026

Helper - School Food Service JobID: 581

• Position Type:
  Food Service
• Date Posted:
  8/21/2026
• Location:
  Sunnyside Intermediate School

Title: Food Service Helper

Location: Sunnyside

up to 35 hours per week

$19.36/hr

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical

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.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• 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.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• 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.
• 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.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

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.

Postings current as of 8/23/2026 7:09:08 PM CST.