Lunch Aide

Ridgefield Park School District; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 3,100 - 4,400; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Lunch Aide for Ridgefield Park School District. The role supports students and staff during cafeteria hours on school days.

Work day lasts 70 minutes with compensation of $20 per day, reflecting the part-time support staff position and the district's commitment to safe, orderly meal programs. Duties include supervising meals, maintaining seating order, and reporting incidents to staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Residency in New Jersey or plan to obtain residency within one year.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals.
• Maintains an orderly food purchase system and disposal of waste.
• Ensures students are seated in assigned areas and assists as needed.
• Circulates to help students and reports serious infractions to teachers.
• Keeps tables and surrounding areas clean and organizes dismissal.

Skills

Interact with children

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

LUNCH AIDE

• Location: Ridgefield Park School District
• Date Available: TBD
• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 1/5/2026
• Location: Ridgefield Park School District
• Date Available: TBD
• Closing Date: Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• Minimum experience as determined by the board
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults and to perform assigned duties
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

REPORTS TO

Principal/Cafeteria Manager

SUPERVISES

The lunchroom activities under the direction of the building principal and assigned teaching staff.

JOB GOAL

To assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria by helping and supervising students at mealtime.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals.
• Maintains a system for orderly food purchase by pupils, disposal of food waste, return of trays and utensils.
• Sees that students are seated in assigned areas.
• Circulates among the tables during the mealtime so as to be available to children who need help or to resolve any minor problems that arise.
• Informs assigned teacher of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students.
• Ensures the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.

Work day is 70 minutes at the rate of $20/day.