Job Details

Position Type:
Cafeteria/Lunch Monitor

Date Posted:
1/20/2026

Location:
Houston Campuses

Date Available:
Until Filled

Closing Date:
Until Filled
POSITION TITLE: Food Service Assistant (Lunch Monitor)- 6 hours

CONTRACT LENGTH: 10 month

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director, Head Cook and/or Building Principal

REVISION DATE: 01/15/2020

PAY GRADE:

FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS:

POSITION LOCATION: Houston

STATUS:

JOB FAMILY - Cafeteria

JOB SUMMARY

The responsibilities of a school lunch monitor include monitoring students and their behavior during meals in the lunchroom and referring problems to the principal or designated teacher. You ensure each meal service flows smoothly while communicating with staff and students professionally and positively. You assist with cafeteria clean-up and recycling, encourage good table manners and cleanliness, and dismiss students at the scheduled time. In elementary schools, yuo help open packages and milk cartons, cut food, clean up spills, accompany children to the bathroom, to the nurse, and more. Other duties may include attending training sessions, meetings, and deep cleaning equipment as needed.

EDUCATION

Minimum: High school diploma or GED certificate.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Working in school environment.

Job Summary:

• Knowledge of proper food sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, give and welcome feedback, contribute to building a positive team spirit, put success of team above own interests, build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, and support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently. Ability to approach others in a tactful manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction and take responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.
• Basic computer skills preferred

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate specialized food service equipment.
• Assist in food production, service and/or cleanup tasks as assigned. Receive and unpack food and supplies.
• Clean and maintain food service equipment and facilities. Participate in ongoing professional training.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and uses hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or GED required. Prior experience or training is preferred. Term of Employment: To be determined upon employment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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Please attach Resume and Letter of Interest