Lunch Assistant

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lansing School District is hiring a Lunch Assistant to support safe and efficient cafeteria and recess operations. The role focuses on helping students during meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with lunch procedures in a diverse urban district.

This part-time position requires a high school diploma, the ability to perform manual tasks, and prior experience working with students. The job emphasizes respectful service and collaboration with school staff to ensure a positive dining

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual tasks and follow instructions.
• Previous experience working with students in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Wipe & clean tables between meal services
• Assist students with food trays
• Provide punctual, reliable, and respectful service to your assigned school
• Occasionally supervise students independent of other school administrators
• Interact with students from diverse backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Skills

Manual tasks & follow instructions

Experience with students in a schools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring Lunch Assistants who help ensure safe & effective cafeteria and recess operations. Lunch Assistants build relationships with students during meal times and recess, carry out school lunch procedures, and support school staff members with lunch operations as needed. They are a crucial component of a school team. Cafeteria only assistants (which would be indicated in the title) will not support recess and will just support the cafeteria.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform manual tasks & follow instructions
• Previous experience working with students in a school setting

Job Responsibilities

• Wipe & clean tables between meal services
• Assist students with food trays
• Provide punctual, reliable, and respectful service to your assigned school
• Occasionally supervise students independent of other school administrators
• Interact with students from diverse backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periods
• Regularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving students
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Frequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situations
• Occasional use of computers, radios, and other communication or documentation tools
• May be exposed to noise, weather conditions, and other elements associated with a school environment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

3 hours per day

0.375 FTE