The meal server/cashier works primarily in the kitchen/cafeteria serving meal items and logging meals served. The position’s primary function is to set up and serve meals and supervise students during breakfast and/or lunch times. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but other responsibilities may be identified and added to the position.

General Responsibilities

• Serves breakfast and/or lunch to students.
• Supervises and monitors students in the cafeteria during meals.
• Logs names/ID numbers of students purchasing meals.
• Cleans and sanitizes cafeteria tables before and after each meal time.
• Keeps food waste sorting area clean and ensures waste is sorted properly
• Completes food service and safety training yearly.
• Reports all accidents and injuries promptly.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Aptitude

• Basic food-handling skills.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Maintains professional relationships.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.
• Knowledge of school regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrates punctuality and outstanding attendance.
• Ability to effectively monitor students and supervise during breakfast and lunch.
• Demonstrates patience and understanding when working with children.
• Maintain confidentiality about students based on district guidelines.

General Requirements

• Must pass a background check – required by the school district.
• Demonstrates the ability to work successfully with children and adults.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Appropriate maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Significant walking or other means of mobility
• May be required to travel between locations.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and lift moderately heavy objects
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment required by work or governmental regulations.
• Will be exposed to various cleaning chemicals/sanitizers.