Substitute Cafeteria Aide

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

Job summary

Atlantic County Special Services is seeking a Part Time Cafeteria Aide to support student meals under the supervision of the Food Service Director or Manager. This on-call role involves supervising students during meals and helping keep the cafeteria clean and orderly, with duties including food distribution and waste management.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid DMV license or reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent training.
• DMV license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Prior experience as a lunch or cafeteria aide is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Oversee orderly food purchases and distribution.
• Assist with disposal of food waste and classroom cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Location: Atlantic County Special Services
• Date Available: TBD
• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 1/11/2026

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. This is an on call position.

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