Lunchroom Server

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Park Elementary District 97 seeks a dedicated lunch helper to support meals for students, approximately 3.5 hours per day, in line with the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12.

The role involves setting up lunch, serving meals, cleaning tables and utensils, and assisting with kitchen cleanup. The position requires a High School Diploma and entails light work in a non-hazardous environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set-up for lunch.
• Serve meals and milk to the students.
• Clean tables, chairs and benches after each meal.
• Assist with the washing of trays and silverware (were applicable)
• Assist with cleanup of kitchen and equipment after lunch.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

Revised May 2025

Perm/contract

SY26-27

Department

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Building Principal

Primary Reporting Location: Assigned School Building

Level: Elementary & Middle School- Grades K-8

Compensation: $18.90/hr

Date Available: SY26-27

Bargaining Unit & Classification: N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Portrait Of a District 97 Leader

• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

About The Role

District 97 seeks a dedicated and dynamic individual to serve lunch to students, approximately 3.5 hours a day. The ideal candidate will work in support of the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the set-up for lunch
• Serve meals and milk to the students
• Clean tables, chairs and benches after each meal
• Assist with the washing of trays and silverware (were applicable)
• Assist with cleanup of kitchen and equipment after lunch

Follow all safety and sanitation rules

Qualifications

• ?High School Diploma

Physical Requirements

This position requires the performance of light workwhich requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position may require indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.