Lunch Aide

ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Food Service Aide to maintain a safe and orderly atmosphere in the cafeteria and on the playground. This role involves supervising students during meals, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting with food service tasks. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills, experience with children, and preferably bilingual abilities in English and Spanish. The position requires a Motor Vehicle Operator's license or transportation capability.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Supervise the playground/classroom during lunch hour.
• Assist students with food purchases and distribution.
• Ensure students remain seated in assigned areas.
• Circulate among tables to assist as needed.
• Organize dismissal of students from the cafeteria.
• Supervise students in libraries and during bus transitions.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem solving skills

Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish)

Job description

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.

Title

Food Service Aide

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.

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

Certification/License

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

• 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.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt