What are the responsibilities and job description for the Helper - School Food Service position at Havre Public Schools?
- Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
- Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
- Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
- Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
- Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
- Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
- Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.
- May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
- 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.
- Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.
- 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.
JobID: 550
Position Type:
Food Service
Food Service
Date Posted:
2/6/2026
2/6/2026
Location:
Lincoln McKinley Primary School
Lincoln McKinley Primary School
Date Available:
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Title: Food Service Helper
Location: Lincoln McKinley Primary School
up to 27.5 hours per week
$18.44/hr
**This position is subject to a pre-employment physical**
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, 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 district procedures.
Essential Functions:
$18.44/hr
**This position is subject to a pre-employment physical**
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, 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 district procedures.
Essential Functions:
Additional Duties
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
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
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:
Certification/License:
Experience:
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Salary : $18