Lunchroom Supervisor

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.