Lunchroom Aide or Substitute (2026-27

Position: Lunchroom Aide or Substitute (2026-27)
Position:
Lunchroom Aide Classification:
Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Typical Schedule:

Weekdays during school

Primary Reporting Relationship:
Lunchroom Supervisor Ministry Areas:
Bay Area Christian School - Lunchroom Interfaces:
Students, parents, administrators, staff, and other stakeholders as appropriate

Mission:
Bay Area Christian School exists to provide quality, Kingdom education to the next generation, empowering them to make disciples of Jesus at home, in society, and through the church.

Employee Profile:

A strong, clear Christian testimonyA lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily

Acceptance, agreement, and compliance with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct

Job Purpose:

The Lunchroom Aide shall display evidence of Christian character as a model to students, faculty, and staff while supervising and supporting the functioning duties of the lunchroom.

Major Responsibilities:

Model and set an example for the development of good citizenship and godly character

Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner

Maintain cordial and cooperative working relationships with colleagues

Perform opening, closing, and serving duties as needed

Opening:

Open both kitchen areas daily (Kids Commons and Fellowship Hall)
Clean and disinfect countertops, microwaves, and tables

Unload and stock supplies daily, fold towels, prepare trash cans, fill plasticware, and stock drinks and snacks

Serving:

Serve meals twice daily during elementary and secondary lunches

Pull and organize food and beverages ordered for the day Count and organize food when it is delivered from restaurants

Set up the computer for the day and give out ordered food through the lunch line Closing:

Close both kitchens daily (Kids Commons and Fellowship Hall)
Clean and disinfect countertops, microwaves, and tables

Sweep all floors

Required

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates an excellent attitude, takes pride in work, and is a team player

Dependable and flexible

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills

Maintains a professional and friendly demeanor

Possesses excellent organizational skills and is capable of managing time efficiently

Demonstrates the ability to multitask effectively

Works well with a variety of students, administrators, staff, and parents

Exhibits the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations/interactions

Communicates clearly and effectively

Educational

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Essential Job Functions:

Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust

Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision

Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions

Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations

Ability to listen and respond to counsel

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; perform repetitive motion, such as grasping, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity

Must be able to move around the lunchrooms to monitor students and staff regularly

Must be able to regularly remain stationary at the computer, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterity

Must possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading

Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in…