Lunchroom Coordinator

Bay Area Church and Christian School•League City, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lunchroom Coordinator supports the school lunchroom's daily operations while exemplifying Christian character, professionalism, and servant leadership. This position assists with supervising food service staff and helps ensure food safety, cleanliness, organization, and quality customer service throughout the department. Working closely with the Lunchroom Supervisor, this role supports food service operations, staff training and support, inventory organization, and daily kitchen procedures to maintain an efficient, positive, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. The Lunchroom Coordinator also helps oversee lunchroom operations in the absence of the Lunchroom Supervisor while promoting teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Positive attitude with a strong sense of teamwork and pride in work
Dependable, punctual, and flexible
Professional and courteous demeanor
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Able to remain composed in high-pressure situations
Prior experience and familiarity in using basic office and kitchen equipment (e.g., computers, phones, printers, scanners)
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Texas Food Handler’s Card (required upon hire and must be maintained)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and basic computer tasks
Exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Remain composed and responsive in emergency or high-stress situations
Collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with team members and stakeholders
Physically capable of performing job duties, including: Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently Standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift Using hands for repetitive tasks such as typing, grasping, and operating equipment Seeing and hearing well enough to communicate and perform safety checks

Nice To Haves

3+ years in food service (school environment preferred)
1+ year in a supervisory or team lead role preferred

Responsibilities

Model godly character and citizenship to students, staff, and guests
Serve as a positive, professional representative of the school
Foster cooperative and respectful working relationships
Supervise lunchroom operations and staff when the Lunchroom Supervisor is absent
Uphold and enforce sanitation, food safety, and operational standards
Conduct inventory counts and monitor stock levels to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations
Place supply and food orders, including Sam’s Club orders, based on departmental needs weekly
Assist with department training/coaching, including onboarding new staff and conducting monthly or bi-monthly training sessions
Lead and coordinate lunchroom staff appreciation initiatives, including birthdays, work anniversaries, holiday recognition, and employee appreciation events
Assist monthly snack bar sales to increase department revenue, including product selection, pricing, ordering, flyer creation, and updating prices in the FACTS register
Track and document costs related to damaged, expired, or wasted food and snack bar items
Print daily lunch order forms for each serving window, highlight meal deals, and school events
Demonstrate flexibility in role assignment and daily responsibilities
Lift, move, and stock food and supplies (including occasional heavy lifting)
Provide program support and communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and administrators in all matters
Ensure that sanitation and safety practices in all phases of the school food service operation meet established standards
Monitor and enforce the safety standards of the department, administer training programs, report accidents, and complete the required documentation
Maintain a commitment to the department's mission; model department expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve department goals
Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen environments
Provide support and cover various lunchroom positions as needed, including window service, lunch monitoring, and snack bar operations
Assists with unloading and restocking product deliveries as needed
Supervised and supported two Lunchroom Aides in completing morning cleaning tasks throughout the Kids Commons, Fellowship Hall Kitchen, and Atrium.
Lead devotionals and prayer during staff huddles and team meetings as part of the daily lunchroom culture and support as needed
Assist and provide support to lunchroom staff during lunch service operations as needed
Oversee daily operations within the Kids Commons kitchen, including staff supervision, student service, food preparation, and overall kitchen organization
Organize and count food deliveries daily, assisting the Lunchroom Supervisor
Print, organize, review, and file daily lunchroom transaction reports while assisting the Lunchroom Supervisor with maintaining accurate operational records