Cafeteria Monitor

School Cafeteria Monitor

Personal Touch Food Service, Inc. is now hiring: School Cafeteria Monitor

Location: South Buffalo Charter School – Buffalo, NY

Pay Rate: $17.00/hour

Schedule: Part-Time | Monday–Friday | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm

Start Date: September 2nd, 2026

Job Summary:

Personal Touch Food Service, Inc. is seeking cafeteria monitors to supervise and support students during meal periods at South Buffalo Charter School. This role is vital in promoting a safe, respectful, and well-managed cafeteria environment — even in the midst of high energy and loud voices. We are scheduling interviews for the week of July 20th, 2026!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students during meal periods to ensure safety and respectful behavior
• Monitor cafeteria lines, seating, and student movement
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized eating area (wiping tables, managing spills, etc.)
• Enforce cafeteria rules and help resolve minor student issues with patience and professionalism
• Provide assistance to food service staff as needed (e.g., handing out utensils, condiments)
• Communicate with school staff regarding any student concerns or incidents
• Model and promote respectful, positive behavior
• Work effectively in a noisy, high-traffic cafeteria environment

Why Work With Us?

• Part-time schedule aligned with the school calendar
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Friendly school community
• A great opportunity to make a daily difference in children's lives

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with children preferred
• Ability to remain calm, attentive, and patient in a loud, active setting
• Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of the shift
• Must pass background checks in accordance with NYS and school district policies
• Punctual, dependable, and able to work well as part of a team