Lunch Monitor

Southwest ISD; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest ISD is seeking a Part-time Lunch Monitor to establish and maintain a calm, pleasant cafeteria atmosphere during after‑school and lunch periods at the Maple Grove campus.

You must be 18 or older, pass fingerprinting, and have experience working with children and adults. The role involves guiding dining etiquette and nutrition, organizing lines, supervising tables, and promptly reporting safety or disciplinary issues.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Fingerprinting check required.
• Experience working with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Help students develop and observe proper dining habits, both in terms of etiquette and nutrition.
• Organize students into orderly lines for purchasing food.
• Perform related duties as required including duties for special functions.
• Circulate among the tables during the meal period so as to be available to students.
• Ensure proper disposal of food waste, trays, and utensils.
• Informs any attending teacher at once of any serious infraction of disciplinary rules by students.
• Calls immediately for an attending administrator in the event of any arguments, confrontations or disruptions.
• Report any unsafe conditions to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience with children

Attention to safety

Organizational skills

Job description

• Position Type: Part‑time/Temporary/After School/ Lunch Monitor
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026

Primary Purpose:

Establish and maintain a calm and pleasant atmosphere in the school cafeteria.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check

Experience:
Experience working successfully with children and adults

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Help students develop and observe proper dining habits, both in terms of etiquette and nutrition.
• Organize students into orderly lines for purchasing food.
• Perform related duties as required including duties for special functions.
• Circulate among the tables during the meal period so as to be available to students.
• Ensure proper disposal of food waste, trays, and utensils.
• Informs any attending teacher at once of any serious infraction of disciplinary rules by students.
• Calls immediately for an attending administrator in the event of any arguments, confrontations or disruptions.
• Report any unsafe conditions to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Posture: Standing, walking, and bending

Motion: Repetitive hand motions

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40+ lbs.)

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively, accuracy in completing assigned task

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.