Food Service - Part-Time, Interim

Food Service Employee – Part‑Time, Interim. Job

• Position Type:
  Food Service (Cafeteria)/ Food Service Employee
• Date Posted: 10/23/2025
• Location:
  
  Lake Forest Middle School

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, the employee assists in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria and other designated locations, helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures. The employee performs all duties and responsibilities of a Food Service Employee and must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager.

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensures tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom during lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures students remain seated in assigned areas throughout cafeteria time.
• Circulates among assigned tables during mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assists with supervising students in libraries and escorting students to and from school buses.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

• May distribute textbooks, supplies or other materials as requested.
• May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

Nonexempt