What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nutrition, Northwest, 2026-27 School Year position at LUMIN Schools?
Reporting Relationship: This position reports to the Principal.
Exemption Status: Non-exempt/Hourly (part time; 10-months, when school is in session), 20 hours per week.
This position works cooperatively with leadership of the congregation that owns the school (if any), LUMIN's Board of Directors, school staff, parents and students to help the school accomplish its mission of nurturing and equipping all children in a strong Christian and academic environment to become life long learners, growing in faith, capable of making responsible decisions, and serving God and the community.
The Food Server will serve food to students for breakfast and lunch. Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are served in the proper portions on trays
- Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
- Place food servings on plates and trays according to orders or instructions.
- Stock service stations with items such as milk, napkins, and straws.
- Move food trays
- Some supervision of students during lunch period
- Completion of appropriate paperwork
- Proper sanitation of all work areas and serving utensils, containers and food trays
- All other duties as assigned
- Flexibility to meet the needs of students as directed by the school personnel
NOTE: No cooking or baking required. Food is pre-prepared and delivered to the school site ready to serve.
Administrative
- Participate and attend school functions, devotions, faculty meetings and parent conferences, as applicable.
Experience and Requirements
- Must believe in Christianbased philosophy and principles and extend those to students and families.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner with a diverse population of children, youth and adults.
- Possess the ability to establish a rapport with youth, parents and other staff, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Effectively collaborate with other disciplines in problem solving.
- Experience working in an urban school environment, including general knowledge of issues facing atrisk youth, is helpful.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and work in multiple settings and environments.
- Has a personal belief in God’s ability to change lives.
- Time Management Managing one’s own time
- Dependable
- Ability to meet quality standards and treat others in a kind and positive, friendly manner
- ServSafe Certification preferred and recognized in compensation
Working Conditions
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, depending on work task.
- Work will be performed in a school environment
- Clear need to understand and lead efforts in child and school safety
- Ability to move from task to task, efficiently and take direction from others, as necessary.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of someone in this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.
About LUMIN Schools
At LUMIN Schools, we believe everyone has a God-given purpose. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to nurture that potential in the scholars we serve. Our scholars have the support of exceptional educators, a top-rated curriculum, and a Christ-centered community that promotes safety and social-emotional development. With access to a unique career exploration program called Opportunity Academy, scholars develop leadership skills and job interests before high school. Our non-profit network of private choice schools deeply cares about student achievement and well-being, investing in our teachers and leaders, and serving our communities. EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.