Cafeteria Aide

Cafeteria Aide

Position Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the campus cafeteria manager, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.

Additional Duties:

• May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• 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.
• Stand for long durations of time.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Perform other physical tasks as related to kitchen environment.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Experience: Prior food handling experience preferred. FLSA Status: Nonexempt

North Lamar Independent School District