Job Description:

Cafeteria Monitor

Reports To:

Principal

Dept/School:

Assigned Campus(es)

Employment:

200 Days @ 50% (Part-time)

Calendar:

10 months / 200 days

Salary Grade:

Grade 9 @ 50% (classified scale)

Date Revised:

4/20/2026

Qualifications:

Education: [e.g., High School Diploma or GED preferred].

Experience: Previous experience working with children or in a school setting is highly desirable.

CPR/First Aid certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The Cafeteria Monitor is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive environment for students during meal service periods. The ideal candidate will possess a calm demeanor, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in students' well-being and safety.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Supervision: Actively monitor student behavior, ensuring compliance with school rules and fostering a respectful environment.
2. Student Support: Assist students with daily lunch tasks, including opening containers and managing dietary-related concerns.
3. Safety & Compliance: Monitor for potential hazards (spills, conflicts, safety breaches) and act as a first-line responder during minor incidents or emergencies.
4. Environmental Maintenance: Ensure tables and eating areas are clean and sanitized between student groups.
5. Communication: Coordinate with school staff to promptly report behavioral or facility-related issues.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Safety and Surveillance: Two-way radios are crucial for immediate communication with administration or security. Monitors wear high-visibility vests to be easily identified by students.

Student Management & Attendance: Many use handheld tablets or laptops linked to school management systems.

Cleaning and Safety Tools: Wet floor signs, caution tape, and cleaning kits (rags, spray, paper towels) are necessary for quickly handling spills and preventing accidents.

Monitoring and Supervision: Megaphones may be used in large, noisy cafeterias to make announcements.

Log Books: Incident reports or log books are used to record any fights, injuries, or significant issues.

Posture:

Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods

Frequent bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor

Motion:

Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods

Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

Lifting:

Must be able to stand/walk for the duration of the shift, lift up to [35–50] lbs, and perform bending/reaching activities to maintain cleanliness.

Environment:

This position operates in a school cafeteria setting. The environment is frequently loud, fast-paced, and requires consistent movement. Exposure to cleaning agents and common school-related allergens may occur.

Mental Demands:

Must maintain composure in a high-noise, high-energy environment; demonstrate patience and fairness; and exercise sound judgment in de-escalating student conflicts.

Notes:

The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.