Lunchroom Lead

Bay Area Church and Christian School•League City, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lunchroom Lead 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. He/she is responsible for receiving, organizing, preparing, and serving pre-made meals to students and staff in a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment. He/she ensures compliance with health and sanitation standards while modeling Christ-like attitudes and professionalism in all interactions. He/she also helps oversee lunchroom operations 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
Demonstrated flexibility in role assignment and daily responsibilities
Prior experience and familiarity in using basic office and kitchen equipment (e.g., computers, phones, printers, scanners)
High School Diploma or equivalent
3+ years in food service (school environment preferred)
1+ year in a supervisory or team lead role preferred
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Texas Food Handler’s Card (required upon hire and must be maintained)
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

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
Complete all opening, serving, and closing duties as assigned
Supervise lunchroom operations and staff when the Lunchroom Supervisor and Coordinator are absent
Conduct inventory counts and monitor stock levels to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations
Assist with department training and coaching, including onboarding new staff
Manage Lunch Club by collecting orders, organizing items by location, and packaging meals weekly, including food items, chips, and water
Provide Square technology support for lunch purchases made by teachers and staff
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 coverage for various lunchroom positions as needed, including window service, lunch monitoring, and snack bar operations
All other duties as assigned by supervisor