2026-2027 Lunchroom Aide - Student Nutrition Department

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for food service activities at an assigned location; working to assist in maintaining the cafeteria environment.

Requirements

• Job related experience required.
• Must pass a Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test.
• Must have a Hepatitis A vaccination.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance.
• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions/recipes; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to read technical information and compose a variety of documents.
• Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices; meet deadlines and schedules; work under time constraints; and communicate with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Circulates among the tables during the mealtime being available to children who need help or resolve problems that arise.
• Informs administration of any serious infraction of discipline rules by students complying with established procedures.
• Observe students not eating lunch and call to the attention of the school nurse or site administrator.
• Assists with washing tables when students leave the cafeteria ensuring the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Assists in establishing, implementing and supervising orderly disposal of food waste, return of trays; and dismissal from the cafeteria maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Assists with Nutrition Services functions when time allows supporting cafeteria operations and service delivery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the site Nutrition Services Supervisor ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

What This Job Offers

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