Cafeteria Aide

Silver Lake Regional School District•Halifax, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist and support students in the Cafeteria during meal times. This part-time role involves monitoring student behavior, assisting with meal service, and ensuring a safe and orderly environment. The position requires adherence to school procedures and collaboration with various staff members.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
Must be able to comprehend and follow verbal and written instruction.
Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Walking and standing for the entire shift.
Frequent physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

Choke Saver Training Certification.
First Aid Certification.
Safety Care training.
Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Assist students with opening food packaging for their meals.
Monitor the Share Bin to ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
Monitor students at the tray return window to ensure orderly tray placement and prevent unsafe behavior.
Monitor students in the serving area to prevent crowding, stealing, and unsanitary food handling.
Assist School Nutrition workers in ensuring students take all required meal components.
Monitor students’ behavior in the cafeteria during meal times.
Redirect students whose behavior is disruptive or dangerous.
Monitor and manage the volume in the cafeteria.
Refer students to the Principal or designee for disruptive or dangerous behavior.
Establish and follow procedures for students getting out of their seats and assist with transition routines.
Collaborate with other staff members (Administration, Teachers, School Nutrition Staff, etc.).
Participate in professional development offered by the District.
Follow established school procedures for dismissing students from the cafeteria.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or School Nutrition Services Director.