Cafeteria Monitor (PC 2496, 2497, 2498, 2499)

3 hours per day

Pay Grade: Hourly, Part-time Period of Employment: 9 months

Description Approved/ Revised: 9/2019 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: School Administrators

General Responsibilities: Responsible for monitoring student behavior and assisting students during lunch; assists with the cleanliness of the cafeteria, recycling, and with the flow of the meal service.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Seats students in an orderly manner in the cafeteria.
• Supervises students and manages student behavior during meal service.
• Assists with the cleanliness of the cafeteria by working with the students to clear and clean the tables, chairs, and floors where students have eaten.
• Communicates with the students and the staff in a positive and professional manner, using good customer service skills.
• Monitors and encourages good table etiquette.
• Assists students who need help during lunchtime.
• Helps parents, relatives, or visitors who may enter the lunchroom.
• Maintains order during student dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Directs students to appropriate fire exits in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Serve as role model.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physically capable of effectively using and operating various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.