Part Time Cafeteria Aide

Atlantic County Vocational School District; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic County Vocational School District seeks a Part Time Cafeteria Aide to support meals for students under the Food Service Director. You will help supervise students during meals, keep the cafeteria clean, and assist with orderly food distribution.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, prior cafeteria experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to assist diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience as a lunch or cafeteria aide preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass background check and provide citizenship/residency status.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or own transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students in the cafeteria during meals.
• Help keep tables and surrounding areas clean and orderly.
• Supervise cafeteria operations and student purchases.
• Assist with food distribution and waste disposal as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Professionalism under pressure

Cooperative teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Previous cafeteria/lunch aide experience

DMV license / valid transportation

Job description

Title: Part Time Cafeteria Aide

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Director or Food Service Manager, to provide healthy meals for students

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the cafeteria
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food wast

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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment.

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:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or cafeteria aide, preferably in a school district or with children.
• High School Diploma or equivalent training
• Experience as directed by the Board
• Physical ability and emotional stability to perform assigned tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Salary: $16.00 per hour