Food Service Employee - Part-Time, Interim

Bradley County Schools • Oak Grove, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Employee works under the direct supervision of the building Principal to help maintain an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations. The role involves helping and supervising students during mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures. The employee performs Food Service Employee duties, must be able to lift at least 25 pounds, and carries out other duties assigned by the Food Service Manager.

The employee assists with cafeteria and playground supervision, supports students with food purchases and meal distribution, helps maintain clean tables and surrounding areas, and encourages orderly use of assigned seating, trays, and utensils. The role also includes organizing student dismissal, supervising students in libraries, escorting students to and from school buses, and reporting relevant student issues to appropriate school personnel. The position may include distributing materials and handling food service program monies.

Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• 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 encountered in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district guidelines.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the skills and knowledge required for successful performance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual oral skills in English and Spanish.
• Successful prior experience as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Help ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assist with supervising students on the playground or in the classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assist students with orderly food purchases, food distribution, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensure students remain seated in assigned areas while in the cafeteria.
• Circulate among assigned tables during mealtime to provide assistance as needed.
• Organize groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assist with supervising students in libraries and escorting students to and from school buses.
• Report infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other student-related issues to teachers, the principal, the nurse, and/or security personnel as appropriate.
• Distribute textbooks, supplies, or other materials as requested.
• Collect, count, and deposit food services program monies as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed