Lunchroom Supervisor Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Lunchroom Supervisor

The Lunchroom Supervisor is responsible for preparing, serving and cleaning up meals served in the school cafeteria. This position plays a key role in providing students with nutritious meals in a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow directions, work efficiently and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25lbs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food items adhering to the National School Lunch Program.
• Serve meals to students and staff in a timely and friendly manner.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, steamers, mandoline and dishwashers.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, serving and dining areas.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, including proper food handling, storage, and temperature control.
• Wash all dishes, utensils, and equipment used in the preparation and service of food.
• Receive and store deliveries.
• Assist in the counting and recording of meals served and food used as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Support team members with other tasks as needed in order to ensure a smooth meal service for students.
• Assist in the cleaning of counters, tables, washing of trays and furnishings in the lunchroom.
• Report any concerns to the Principal/ Building Assistant and/or Food Service Administrator.
• Adhere to recommended serving portions as outlined in the National School Lunch Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of Bellwood School District 88.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district and department operations.

Lunchroom/Playground Supervision:

• Assist with the supervision of children on the playground including walking around making sure children are playing appropriately.
• Assist with the supervision of students in the lunchroom including walking around the lunchroom ensuring that all children are behaving appropriately.

Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May require working around hot equipment and exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.