Lunch Aide

Oradell Public School District; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in New Jersey is seeking a Lunch Aide to assist in maintaining an orderly cafeteria environment. Responsibilities include supervising students during mealtime and ensuring cleanliness in the cafeteria and playground areas. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication and organizational skills, with prior experience working in a food service or school setting preferred. This role requires the ability to work under pressure while ensuring student safety and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience assisting in a school environment.
• Ability to supervise children effectively.
• Prior experience working in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure cleanliness of tables and areas.
• Assist students with food purchases and distribution.
• Maintain order and safety during lunch hours.
• Ensure students remain seated in assigned areas.
• Circulate among tables to assist as needed.
• Facilitate orderly dismissal from cafeteria.
• Report infractions or safety concerns to teachers, principals, or nurse.

Skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Effective organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Title: Lunch Aide

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 in supervising the playground/classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste.
• 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, principals and nurse as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal 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.

Experience

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

AA/EOE