Grand Rapids Public Schools

Substitute/On Call Food Service Aide

Grand Rapids Public Schools  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Schedule: On-call / As-needed

Hourly Rate: Based upon qualifications.

Reports To: Food Service Supervisor

Position Overview

Greenway is seeking dependable individuals to serve as Substitute Lunch Aides. In this on-call role, you will help create a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment for students during their midday meal break.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise students in the cafeteria, hallways, and outdoor/indoor recess areas, encouraging positive behavior, good manners, and adherence to school expectations.
  • Assist younger students with lunch trays, opening food/beverage packages, and locating seats.
  • Maintain active monitoring, intervene in minor conflicts using positive reinforcement, and report safety concerns or major behavioral issues to administration.
  • Assist students with proper trash and recycling sorting; wipe down tables and sanitize seating between lunch waves.
  • Monitor outdoor play equipment and boundary lines in varied seasonal weather conditions.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Patience, warmth, and strong verbal communication skills when interacting with children and staff.
  • Ability to stand and walk for 2 to 3 hours continuously, lift up to 25 lbs, and work outdoors in typical Minnesota seasonal weather.
  • Must successfully pass a mandatory Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) background check prior to employment.
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About Grand Rapids Public Schools

For more than 150 years, Grand Rapids Public Schools has been a leader in West Michigan. With 40 schools in one dynamic district, we take pride in preparing our scholars for the real world.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Year Founded
1871
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