Lunchroom Manager

Wissahickon Charter School•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wissahickon Charter School is looking for a Lunchroom Manager for our Fernhill Campus. The Lunchroom Manager will work from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday-Friday and will be responsible for establishing a positive, calm, safe and fun environment during all meal times. The Lunchroom Manager will ensure the smooth flow of meal service, monitor student behavior during all meals, and assist with the cleanliness of the cafeteria. The Lunchroom Manager will work closely with the Assistant Lunchroom Manager and will report to the Director of School Operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
At least two years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school students, ideally in an urban school environment
Dependable, with a good record of attendance and timeliness
A relationship builder; able to build rapport with students
Able to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently
Physically able to perform duties assigned at sufficient speed. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and the ability to lift at least 25 lbs
Willing and able to comply with all of WCS' COVID-19 safety protocols
All applicable clearances required by law including current FBI clearance, Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, Mandated Reporter training, and proof of a negative TB test
Receptiveness to feedback, positive attitude, and a desire to continuously improve
Belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission, and the belief that all children can learn and succeed

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus
Experience working in a lunchroom or cafeteria setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and facilitate lunches for all students in the lunchroom and/or classrooms.
Establish and consistently implement daily routines, rules and consequences that create and maintain a positive culture during all meal services.
Manage student behavior during meal service and ensure that all students are meeting WCS' behavioral expectations and are safe at all times. Mediate when conflicts arise among students or complete incident report forms and/or refer students to the appropriate school administrator as needed.
Communicate with students and staff in a positive and professional manner and work to build rapport and relationships with all students.
Circulate throughout the cafeteria or in areas where meals are served and/or eaten to help any students who need assistance
Encourage good table manners and assist with the cleanliness of the cafeteria.
Dismisses classes in an orderly manner at the scheduled time
Report any observations of students struggling severely either socially or emotionally to the Deans of Culture
Participate in team planning meetings and departmental and school-wide professional development.
Cell phone use is limited to emergency situations only. Personal calls/emailing/texting or other personal use of cell phones while with the children is not allowed.
Performs other duties as assigned.