School Cafeteria Aide — Flexible Hours & Growth

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a cafeteria helper to support daily meal service for students. You will assist with preparing, portioning, and serving meals, set up serving lines, and ensure a clean, safe dining area where students feel welcomed and respected.

Role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to food safety procedures, with collaboration across cafeteria staff, teachers, and administrators in a Catholic school setting.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children in a school environment.
• Dependable, punctual, patient, and organized.
• Able to communicate and work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to follow food safety procedures and school policies.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform routine cleaning and lifting duties.
• Willing to complete required background checks and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, portioning, and serving meals according to established guidelines.
• Set up and organize cafeteria serving lines, tables, trays, utensils, and food supplies.
• Help students select meals and maintain an orderly lunch line.
• Monitor students in the cafeteria and encourage appropriate behavior, good manners, and respect for others.
• Clean and sanitize tables, counters, dishes, utensils, and food-service equipment.
• Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Follow school procedures for food allergies and special dietary needs.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and supplies.
• Work cooperatively with cafeteria staff, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Help maintain a positive, caring environment consistent with the school's Catholic mission and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager or school administration.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Punctuality

Communication

Food safety compliance

Reliability

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a cafeteria helper to support daily meal service for students. You will assist with preparing, portioning, and serving meals, set up serving lines, and ensure a clean, safe dining area where students feel welcomed and respected.

Role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to food safety procedures, with collaboration across cafeteria staff, teachers, and administrators in a Catholic school setting.