Cafeteria Aide or Substitute (2025-26)

Position:  Cafeteria Aide or Cafeteria Substitute

Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Typical Schedule:  Weekdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Primary Reporting Relationship:  Cafeteria Supervisor

Secondary Reporting Relationships:  Cafeteria Assistant Supervisor 

Ministry Areas:  Bay Area Christian School - Cafeteria

Interfaces:  Students, parents, administrators, staff, and other stakeholders as appropriate

Mission: Bay Area Christian School exists to provide quality, Kingdom education to the next generation, empowering them to make disciples of Jesus at home, in society, and through the church.

Employee Profile:  

• A strong, clear Christian testimony 

• A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily

• Acceptance, agreement, and compliance with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct 

Job Purpose: The Cafeteria Aide shall display evidence of Christian character as a model to students, faculty, and staff while supervising and supporting the functioning duties of the lunchroom.

Major Responsibilities:

• Model and set an example for the development of good citizenship and godly character

• Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner

• Maintain cordial and cooperative working relationships with colleagues

• Perform opening, closing, and serving duties as needed

Opening:

• Open both kitchen areas daily (Kids Commons and Fellowship Hall)

• Clean and disinfect countertops, microwaves, and tables

• Unload and stock supplies daily, fold towels, prepare trash cans, fill plasticware, and stock drinks and snacks

Serving:

• Serve meals twice daily during elementary and secondary lunches

• Pull and organize food and beverages ordered for the day

• Count and organize food when it is delivered from restaurants

• Set up the computer for the day and give out ordered food through the lunch line

Closing: 

• Close both kitchens daily (Kids Commons and Fellowship Hall)

• Clean and disinfect countertops, microwaves, and tables 

• Sweep all floors

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates an excellent attitude, takes pride in work, and is a team player

• Dependable and flexible

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills

• Maintains a professional and friendly demeanor

• Possesses excellent organizational skills and is capable of managing time efficiently

• Demonstrates the ability to multitask effectively

• Works well with a variety of students, administrators, staff, and parents

• Exhibits the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations/interactions

• Communicates clearly and effectively

Educational Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust

• Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions

• Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations

• Ability to listen and respond to counsel

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

• Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; perform repetitive motion, such as grasping, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity

• Must be able to move around the cafeterias to monitor students and staff regularly

• Must be able to regularly remain stationary at the computer, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterity

• Must possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading

• Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound

• Must possess the ability to express ideas using the spoken word to convey instructions to staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders accurately, loudly, and/or quickly

• Must be accountable and reliable to maintain fiscal responsibility at all times

• Activities occur inside and outside, and the worker is subject to both environmental conditions

Our Vision:  To saturate the 4B area with the gospel by restoring people, families, and churches. 

The 4B Area refers to the geographic area of Southeast Houston from the Beltway to the Beach and the Bay to Brazoria County.
 

Our DNA:  Kingdom. Disciple. Society. Church. (K.D.S.C.)
These are the foundational building blocks that help direct the vision of Bay Area Church and Christian School.

• KINGDOM

  • The Kingdom of God submits to the rule and reign of Jesus Christ. Wherever the will of God is being done, the Kingdom is manifested. We are to "seek first the Kingdom of God" so that His will might be done "on earth as it is in Heaven." In order to pursue God's Kingdom, you must first FOLLOW JESUS.

• DISCIPLE

  • A disciple is a follower of Jesus who hears and obeys what He has taught and as the Holy Spirit leads. Each disciple is a "citizen" of God’s Kingdom. We help equip disciples by encouraging everyone to CONNECT TO COMMUNITY.

• SOCIETY

  • Society consists of various domains where people live and work. Our primary place of service is the domain in which God has placed us every day. Disciples, then, serve as ambassadors for God’s Kingdom to the world so that others may come to know Him. We provide training and opportunities so you can ENGAGE YOUR WORLD.

• CHURCH

  • The Church is God’s people, a spiritual family. We are His agent of transformation in the world and the display case for His greatness. Jesus said, "... I will build my Church," and He does this by drawing people to Himself who are far from God. Church is the result of kingdom-minded disciples engaging society.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job, and the responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.