Lunch Room Server-Rosary Cathedral School

Partnership Schools•Toledo, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Part-time, hourly, nonexempt position supporting a safe, orderly, and welcoming meal experience for students at a Toledo Catholic school. The role assists with meal setup, food service, student supervision, and cleanup while safeguarding each student’s health, dignity, and well-being. The schedule is four hours per scheduled school day, with exact hours and the annual work calendar set by the school. Additional hours require supervisor approval. Compensation is $14–$16 per hour. The position reports to the Director of School Operations or a designated school operations leader and follows the food service person in charge for food safety. The server prepares service areas and supplies, assists with simple food preparation and meal portioning, serves food according to approved menus and procedures, and helps maintain meal counts and records. The role follows applicable food safety and sanitation requirements, prevents contamination and allergen cross-contact, respects documented student dietary accommodations, and reports unsafe conditions or food-safety concerns. It also involves actively supervising students during meal periods, responding to urgent concerns within training, coordinating coverage with school staff, maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries, and completing required training and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Reliability, punctuality, clear communication, and ability to work collaboratively in a busy school setting.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions, maintain basic records, and respond calmly to student needs.
Satisfactory completion of required BCI and FBI fingerprint background checks and all school and Diocese of Toledo employment clearance requirements before beginning work; maintain required renewals.
Complete Diocese of Toledo Protecting God’s Children and Vulnerable Adults training through VIRTUS and applicable safe environment requirements, including Standards of Behavior and Boundaries and required acknowledgments.
Complete required food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, employee health, and school meal program training before independently performing assigned duties, plus any additional training required for assigned responsibilities.
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing and walking for much of a four-hour shift, bending and reaching, moving meal supplies, and working around hot food, kitchen equipment, and cleaning products.
Respect for the Catholic faith and the mission of Catholic education, demonstrated through Integrity, Humility, Hard Work, and Service.
A warm, patient approach with children and commitment to keeping God’s children safe.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience working with children, school meal programs, or food service; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Set up meal service areas, trays, utensils, and supplies; assist with simple food preparation, heating, and portioning as trained and directed.
Serve meals respectfully according to approved menus, portions, and school meal procedures; assist with meal counts and accurate service records as assigned.
Follow Ohio food safety requirements, local health department directions, and school procedures for receiving, storing, serving, and disposing of food; take and record food temperatures as assigned and promptly report unsafe conditions.
Wash hands properly, wear appropriate hair restraints and clean work attire, and use utensils or gloves to prevent bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food; change gloves and wash hands when changing tasks.
Prevent cross-contamination and allergen cross-contact; follow documented student dietary accommodations and approved substitutions, and consult the designated supervisor when unsure.
Clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces, tables, utensils, and equipment using approved products and procedures; store chemicals safely and address spills promptly.
Actively supervise students during assigned meal periods, including lines, seating, transitions, and cleanup; reinforce expectations calmly and consistently and seek staff assistance when needed.
Watch for choking, allergic reactions, injuries, and other urgent concerns; activate school emergency procedures immediately and provide assistance within training.
Report illness symptoms, diagnoses, or exposures relevant to food safety to the person in charge and follow work restrictions or exclusions before handling food.
Coordinate coverage with school staff so student supervision continues during food service and cleanup.
Maintain student confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Complete required training and perform other related lunchroom and food service duties as assigned.
Follow child protection policies and applicable reporting requirements; promptly report suspected abuse or neglect through required channels.