Lunch Clerk, ASE East

Albuquerque School of Excellence; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Albuquerque School of Excellence is seeking a Food Service Clerk at ASE East Campus (13201 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87112). The role supports cafeteria operations, supervises students during meals, and helps with distribution of food and managing cash for meals.

The ideal candidate has high school completion, prior food service experience in schools, and strong communication skills. This on-site position offers part-time hours and requires flexibility during school mealtimes.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate / GED required.
• Some college preferred.
• Prior experience as lunch/food service worker or clerk in a school district or with children.

Responsibilities

• Takes an accurate count of the students having school lunch, and tracks those having seconds.
• Contacts parents if there is a balance due on their account.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

• Location:
  Albuquerque School of Excellence
  
• Date Available:
  09/21/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  09/18/2026
  

Title: Food Service Clerk at ASE East Campus located at 13201 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87112

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

• Takes an accurate count of the students having school lunch, and tracks those having seconds.
• Contacts parents if there is a balance due on their account.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Supports school's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Empathy (RISE).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

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:

Education:

• Some college preferred.
• High School Graduate / GED required

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service worker, preferably in a school district or with children.
• Successful prior experience working as an administrative assistant or clerk, preferably in a school district or with children.