Lunchroom Supervisor Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Bellwood School District #88; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellwood School District 88 is seeking a Lunchroom Supervisor for Thurgood Marshall Elementary. The role supports food services, meal preparation, and student supervision in a welcoming cafeteria.

Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining kitchen sanitation, and adhering to the National School Lunch Program guidelines. This position is non-exempt and requires ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow directions, work efficiently and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items adhering to the National School Lunch Program.
• Serve meals to students and staff in a timely and friendly manner.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, steamers, mandoline and dishwashers.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, serving and dining areas.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, including proper food handling, storage, and temperature control.
• Wash all dishes, utensils, and equipment used in the preparation and service of food.
• Receive and store deliveries
• Assist in the counting and recording of meals served and food used as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Support team members with other tasks as needed in order to ensure a smooth meal service for students.
• Assist with supervision of children on the playground and in the lunchroom.
• Report concerns to the Principal/ Building Assistant and/or Food Service Administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ovens

Steamers

Mandoline

Dishwashers

Job description

Lunchroom Supervisor Thurgood Marshall Elementary School JobID: 1759

• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: Thurgood Marshall Elementary (High-Needs School)
• Date Available: 08/12/2026

Bellwood School District 88
Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice of Vacancy
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
2026-2027

EEO Statement: Bellwood School District 88 is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Title: Lunchroom Supervisor

Location/Department: Food Services
Reports To: Food Services Coordinator and Building Administrator
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Terms of Employment

August- May

Salary Range

$18.72

Summary

The Lunchroom Supervisor is responsible for preparing, serving and cleaning up meals served in the school cafeteria. This position plays a key role in providing students with nutritious meals in a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

Qualification(s)

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience
• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow directions, work efficiently and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25lbs.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook food items adhering to the National School Lunch Program.
• Serve meals to students and staff in a timely and friendly manner.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, steamers, mandoline and dishwashers.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, serving and dining areas.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, including proper food handling, storage, and temperature control.
• Wash all dishes, utensils, and equipment used in the preparation and service of food.
• Receive and store deliveries
• Assist in the counting and recording of meals served and food used as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Support team members with other tasks as needed in order to ensure a smooth meal service for students.
• Assist in the cleaning of counters, tables, washing of trays and furnishings in the lunchroom.
• Report any concerns to the Principal/ Building Assistant and/or Food Service Administrator.
• Adhere to recommended serving portions as outlined in the National School Lunch Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of Bellwood School District 88.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district and department operations.
• Provides optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district
• Assist with thesupervision of children on the playground including walking around making sure children are playing appropriately.
• Assist with the supervision of studentsin the lunchroom including walking around the lunchroom ensuring that all children are behaving appropriately.
• Physical Demand: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May require working around hot equipment and exposure to cleaning chemicals.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: include the following.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Board policy on evaluation of support staff.

Bellwood School District 88 and SEIU 73 Job Description committee reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.