Part-Time School Aide

International Leadership Charter High School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

International Leadership Charter High School in New York seeks a Part-time School Food Professional to assist daily lunch operations, prepare meals, supervise students, and maintain cleanliness in the cafeteria. The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and positive student interactions while coordinating with staff to support a smooth dining experience.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, comfort working with adolescents, and a reliable, punctual demeanor; bilingual

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents in a school setting.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and professional in demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned stations and prepare meals per menu.
• Supervise students during meal periods and enforce cafeteria procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen, dining areas and pantry.
• Serve food at proper temperatures and follow safety protocols.
• Report spills or hazards promptly to Operations Team.

Skills

Interact with students

Punctual and reliable

Food service hygiene

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The International Leadership Charter High School is a high performing College-Preparatory high school dedicated to providing an exceptional secondary school education to first and second-generation students to graduate college ready. Our charter school implements an academically rigorous Regents and college-preparatory curriculum that elevates students’ intellectual capacity and provides a superior high school education. Our Charter High school is in the Top 1% of all High Schools in NYS, ranking among Best High Schools nationally and recipient of Bronze Award from U.S. News & World Report from 2013 through 2025.

Position Summary

The Part-time School Food Professional plays a critical role in supporting the daily lunch operations to ensure a safe, orderly, and positive dining experience for students. The Part-time School Food Professional prepares meals, supervises students during meal periods, reinforces school expectations, maintains cleanliness in the cafeteria/pantry, and assists with operational needs related to food service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sets-up assigned station with appropriate items before meal service; checks for cleanliness before starting preparation of food.
• Assembles prepared food on trays for scholars according to menu.
• Preparing and heating food following DOH protocols.
• Serves food at proper temperatures utilizing appropriate kitchen equipment.
• Cleans kitchen, dining areas and pantry.
• Washes, sanitizes and/or sterilizes dishes, working areas/surfaces, utensils and equipment.
• Collects, transports and/or disposes of garbage and trash in designated containers; runs appropriate items through a sink utilizing appropriate cleaning and sanitizing agent(s).
• Maintaining compliance with sanitation guidelines.
• Update menu board daily with breakfast and lunch being provided for the day.
• Keep meal count by using a clicker for every meal a scholar has for compliance purposes.
• Supervise students during assigned lunch periods to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Enforce school rules, expectations, and cafeteria procedures consistently and respectfully.
• Monitor student movement to and from the cafeteria, hallways, and designated lunch areas.
• Address minor behavioral concerns and report ongoing or serious issues to school administration.
• Assist with organizing student entries and exit to ensure efficient lunch flow.
• Help maintain orderly lunch lines and seating arrangements.
• Encourage students to clean up after themselves and dispose of trash properly.
• Report spills, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly to Operations Team.
• Serve as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism and respect.
• Build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Support the overall mission and culture of the school.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, school administrators, teachers and staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents in a school setting.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working in a charter school or cafeteria role.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Works Hours: 9:30AM – 3:30PM (Part-time)