Cafeteria Monitor

JOB TITLE: Cafeteria Monitor HOUR STATUS: hourly


REPORTS TO: Campus Principal PAY Rate: $9.00 per hour

DEPT./SCHOOL: Assigned campus DATE REVISED: 07/2025

Information re: this position: It's approximately 2 hours a day M-F, when students are in session at CCISD.

Position Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, 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.


Experience:
• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

Essential Functions:
• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties
• May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• 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
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Executive Director of Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io, 408 S. Main St., Copperas Cove, TX 76522.