Part Time Food Service Aide

Atlantic County Vocational School District; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Personal time

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Atlantic County Special Services is seeking a Part Time Cafeteria Aide to assist in providing healthy meals for students and supervise them in the cafeteria. Under supervision, you will help with meal distribution, maintain cleanliness, and support orderly operations during lunch periods.

The role requires prior experience in a school cafeteria setting, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a High School Diploma. A DMV license is required for transportation and safety duties.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication with students and staff.
• Ability to supervise students in a cafeteria setting.
• Bilingual ability is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assist in supervising the cafeteria operations.
• Help students with orderly food purchases and disposal of waste.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team cooperation

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

DMV License

Experience with children

Job description

• Location:
  Atlantic County Special Services
• Date Available:
  TBD
• Closing Date:
  10/30/2026

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 & Benefits:

Salaries start at $18.13 p/h in accordance with the salary guide. Sick, Personal time and Bereavement is included.