Cafeteria Aide

Title: Cafeteria Aide
Qualifications:

1. High school diploma
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board.
3. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults and to perform assigned duties.
4. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Reports to: Principal

Job Goal:
To assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe, and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria by helping and supervising students at mealtimes.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals.
2. Maintains a system for orderly food purchase by pupils, disposal of food waste, return of trays and utensils.
3. Sees that students are seated in assigned areas.
4. Circulates among the tables during mealtime to be available to children who need help or to resolve any minor problems that arise.
5. Informs assigned teacher of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students.
6. Ensures the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
7. Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
9. Prepares and inspects outside playing area prior to lunch period to ensure student safety.