Cafteria Monitor - OES Job Murfreesboro area,Tennessee USA,Social Work

Job Title

Cafeteria Monitor

Reports To

Principal

Dept/School

Assigned Campus(es)

Employment

200 Days @ 50% (Part‑time)

Calendar

10 months / 200 days

Salary Grade

Grade 9 @ 50% (classified scale)

Date Revised

4/20/2026

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

Previous experience working with children or in a school setting is highly desirable.

CPR/First Aid certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The Cafeteria Monitor is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive environment for students during meal service periods. The ideal candidate will possess a calm demeanor, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in students' well‑being and safety.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Supervision:
Actively monitor student behavior, ensuring compliance with school rules and fostering a respectful environment.

Student Support:
Assist students with daily lunch tasks, including opening containers and managing dietary‑related concerns.

Safety & Compliance:
Monitor for potential hazards (spills, conflicts, safety breaches) and act as a first‑line responder during minor incidents or emergencies.

Environmental Maintenance:
Ensure tables and eating areas are clean and sanitized between student groups.

Communication:
Coordinate with school staff to promptly report behavioral or facility‑related issues.

Posture

Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.

Frequent bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor.

Motion

Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.

Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Lifting

Must be able to stand/walk for the duration of the shift, lift up to 35–50 lbs, and perform bending/reaching activities to maintain cleanliness.

Environment

This position operates in a school cafeteria setting. The environment is frequently loud, fast‑paced, and requires consistent movement. Exposure to cleaning agents and common school‑related allergens may occur.

Mental Demands

Must maintain composure in a high‑noise, high‑energy environment; demonstrate patience and fairness; and exercise sound judgment in de‑escalating student conflicts.

Tools/Equipment Used

Safety and Surveillance:
Two‑way radios are crucial for immediate communication with administration or security. Monitors wear high‑visibility vests to be easily identified by students.

Student Management & Attendance:
They use handheld tablets or laptops linked to school management systems.

Cleaning and Safety Tools:
Wet floor signs, caution tape, and cleaning kits (rags, spray, paper towels) are necessary for quickly handling spills and preventing accidents.

Monitoring and Supervision:
Megaphones may be used in large, noisy cafeterias to make announcements.

Log Books:
Incident reports or log books are used to record any fights, injuries, or significant issues.

Notes

The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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