Cafeteria Aide

Title: Cafeteria AideQualifications:

• High school diploma
• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults and to perform assigned duties.
• 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:

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