Lunch Coordinator Lunch Aide
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Job Location:
Mitchell, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PT Lunch Coordinator / Lunch Aide St. John Paul II School Mitchell SD
Guided by Faith. Driven by Excellence.
St. John Paul II Catholic School (Preschool through 6th grade) is seeking faithful enthusiastic individuals to join our team this fall in nurturing young minds and bodies through nutritious meals and a joyful faith-filled environment. As part of the Sacred Heart Pastorate and the Diocese of Sioux Falls we are committed to Catholic liberal education forming critical thinkers and lifelong learners rooted in the teachings of the Church.
Position Overview We are hiring for two complementary part-time roles that work together to provide healthy appealing lunches and supervise mealtimes in a warm family-like atmosphere:
- Lunch Coordinator (approx. 6.25 hours/day 7:30 a.m. 2:15 p.m. MondayFriday during the school year) Starting wage $19/hour DOE.
- Lunch Aide (approx. 4 hours/day 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. MondayFriday during the school year) Starting wage $16/hour DOE.
General Faith Development (for both roles):
- Promote and embody the mission vision and values of St. John Paul II Catholic School.
- Model the teachings of the Catholic Church in word and action.
- Demonstrate enthusiastic support for our Catholic mission a genuine love for children and a desire to inspire wonder and gratitude (including prayer before meals).
- Live as an outstanding witness to the Catholic faith aligning personal and professional life with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church (per the Catechism and related documents).
Lunch Coordinator Duties:
- Plan prepare and serve nutritious lunches for all students following approved dietary guidelines and nutritional standards.
- Order food and supplies; maintain accurate inventory production records and temperature logs.
- Clean the kitchen and lunchroom daily
- Ensure compliance with health/safety standards.
- Apply for grant funding to support healthy meal costs.
- Supervise and train the Lunch Aide in daily tasks safety and procedures.
- Collaborate with school staff parents and volunteers for meal service special dietary needs (e.g. allergies) events or accommodations.
Lunch Aide Duties:
- Assist the Coordinator with meal preparation serving and daily kitchen/lunchroom tasks.
- Assist with cleanup and waste/recycling.
Qualifications Essential (required for both roles):
- Be an active practicing Catholic in good standing willing and able to serve as a faith leader in the school community.
- Live in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church (including the Catechism) and follow the Diocese of Sioux Falls Code of Ethical Standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of basic food safety practices (ServSafe basics or willingness to train).
- Ability to follow recipes measure accurately and prepare food in quantity while maintaining quality and nutrition.
- Effective organizational skills; ability to work independently.
- Joyful positive attitude and genuine love for interacting with young children.
- Ability to pass a background check (standard for Diocese positions).
- Previous experience preparing/serving large quantities of food or working with children in educational/childcare settings.
Physical Demands
- Continuous walking standing and moving in the lunchroom/kitchen.
- Occasional lifting pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs.
- Fine motor skills; squatting bending reaching.
- Tolerance for food odors cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with young children; good visual acuity and hearing.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a close-knit Catholic community shaping young saints through faith excellence and service.
- Enjoy a part-time schedule aligned with school hours (no evenings or weekends).
- Opportunity to make a daily difference in childrens health happiness and spiritual growth.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and short cover letter expressing your commitment to Catholic education to .
Join us in feeding bodies and soulsapply today!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Sanitation
- Food Production Experience
- Meal Preparation
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