GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A Cafeteria Aide's duties include assisting staff in monitoring the behavior and needs of elementary children in the school cafeteria during the two hour lunch period, under the supervision of the principal.

 

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

 

• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Supervises student behavior during the lunch period to include serving lines, while eating, and during cafeteria dismissal.
• Communicates effectively with administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Assists students with managing food items, i.e., opening milk cartons, packages, thermoses and/or other lunch items as needed, serving dressings and condiments as needed.
• Wipes tables and chairs.
• Assists with lining students up for dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Roanoke City Public Schools System. Satisfactory communication skills; ability to give and follow directions; ability to follow through on assigned responsibilities; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or its equivalent required at least two years prior to the date of the application.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling,

reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to stay alert to the environment to prioritize student needs and to effectively and calmly manage student behaviors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

 

WORK ENVIRONNMENT

Involves work in an inside temperature controlled environment where noise level could be low to moderate with  multiple students talking at once and kitchen equipment/food tray noise.  Exposure to student behaviors and illnesses, as well as potential of trips, slips, and falls related to food spillage.  Exposure to kitchen-related cleaning chemicals.

 

 

RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland - Title IX Coordinator (540) 853-1393.

For inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies please contact Human Resources at 853-2502.