Teacher - Substitute

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Warrenton (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Cafeteria Aide to support daily school meal service in a welcoming environment. You will assist with meal prep, serving, cleanup, and supervision of students during breakfast and lunch.

The role emphasizes food-safety procedures, teamwork, and respectful conduct consistent with Catholic values. Background checks and health screenings are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cafeteria, food service, childcare, or school experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work well with children and school staff.
• Dependable, friendly, patient, and responsible.
• Ability to follow directions and established food-service and safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and values of the school.
• Must complete required background checks, child-safety training, and any required food-safety training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of student meals and snacks as directed.
• Help set up and organize the cafeteria before meal service.
• Assist students as needed during breakfast and/or lunch.
• Monitor students during meal times and encourage appropriate table manners and respectful behavior.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and school health procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary tables, counters, serving areas, and floors.
• Assist with washing dishes, utensils, trays, and other cafeteria equipment as assigned.
• Restock food, supplies, utensils, napkins, and other necessary items.
• Properly handle and dispose of food waste and trash.
• Report spills, safety concerns, damaged equipment, or other problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Help ensure students follow cafeteria expectations and safety procedures.
• Assist with student dismissal from the cafeteria and maintain an orderly transition back to class.
• Protect student privacy and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Support a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment consistent with the school's Catholic values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager or school administration.

Skills

Student supervision

Food safety

Dependability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Cafeteria Aide assists with the daily operation of the school cafeteria by helping provide students with a clean, safe, orderly, and welcoming environment during meal times. The Cafeteria Aide supports food service operations, supervises students, maintains cleanliness, and promotes respectful behavior while supporting the Catholic mission and values of the school.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of student meals and snacks as directed.
• Help set up and organize the cafeteria before meal service.
• Assist students as needed during breakfast and/or lunch.
• Monitor students during meal times and encourage appropriate table manners and respectful behavior.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and school health procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary tables, counters, serving areas, and floors.
• Assist with washing dishes, utensils, trays, and other cafeteria equipment as assigned.
• Restock food, supplies, utensils, napkins, and other necessary items.
• Properly handle and dispose of food waste and trash.
• Report spills, safety concerns, damaged equipment, or other problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Help ensure students follow cafeteria expectations and safety procedures.
• Assist with student dismissal from the cafeteria and maintain an orderly transition back to class.
• Protect student privacy and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Support a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment consistent with the school's Catholic values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager or school administration.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cafeteria, food service, childcare, or school experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work well with children and school staff.
• Dependable, friendly, patient, and responsible.
• Ability to follow directions and established food-service and safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and values of the school.
• Must complete required background checks, child-safety training, and any required food-safety training.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Enrollment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.