Lunch Assistant
Listed on 2026-07-04
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Education / Teaching
After School, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring Lunch Assistants who help ensure safe and effective cafeteria and recess operations. Lunch Assistants build relationships with students during meal times and recess, carry out school lunch procedures, and support school staff members with lunch operations as needed. They are a crucial component of a school team. Cafeteria only assistants (which would be indicated in the title) will not support recess and will just support the cafeteria.
Preferred Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to perform manual tasks & follow instructions
- Previous experience working with students in a school setting
- Wipe & clean tables between meal services
- Assist students with food trays
- Provide punctual, reliable, and respectful service to your assigned school
- Occasionally supervise students independent of other school administrators
- Interact with students from diverse backgrounds
- Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periods.
- Regularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving students.
- Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Frequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situations.
- Occasional use of computers, radios, and other communication or documentation tools.
- May be exposed to noise, weather conditions, and other elements associated with a school environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
As an equal opportunity employer,
we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
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