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Lunch Aide

Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consortium
Walkerton, IN Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2027

Title: Food Service Aide

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of CCCFP Program Coordinator to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established procedures.

Essential Functions:

  • Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
  • Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
  • Set up snack bins
  • Distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of bins and utensils.
  • Run dishwasher daily
  • Take inventory of snacks, infant formula and food, infant utensils, hair nets, gloves and general cleaning supplies
  • Prepare the order for supplies, snacks, baby food give to supervisor
  • Deliveries from vendors snacks and cleaning supplies
  • Put the food deliveries away, date and organize based on supply

Additional Duties

  • Make monthly snack menus based on inventory, submit to Anna for approval
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  • Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

  • Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.
  • Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.09 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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