Job Summary:
The lunchroom supervisor will help establish and maintain a calm, pleasant, and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria so that students may find mealtime a time to relax after the tasks of the morning and to refresh themselves for the tasks of the afternoon.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Organizes students into orderly lines for purchasing food and directs them to assigned tables.
- Helps students develop and observe proper dining habits, both in terms of etiquette and nutrition.
- Assists younger students with use of utensils when needed.
- Organizes students for orderly disposal of food waste, trays, and utensils.
- Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the lunchroom.
- Circulates among the tables during the meal period so as to be available to help children who need assistance and resolve any minor problems that arise.
- Mediate minor infractions of disciplinary actions of all students.
- Contact nurse for serious injuries or incidents to ensure student safety.
- Assist the custodian in the organization and cleanliness of the lunchroom (including participation in general cleaning).
- Assist in payment of meals.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be prompt and dependable.
- Demonstrates ability to follow directions.
- Demonstrates ability to deal with students and staff with courtesy and patience.
- Maintains confidentiality.