Lunchroom Coordinator

DescriptionPosition: Lunchroom Coordinator

Classification: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt - Regular Staff

Schedule: Avg. 30 hours per week during the school year; Some part-time prep hours are required in July

Primary Reporting Relationship: Lunchroom Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises staff (Lunchroom Aides, Lunch Monitors and Student Workers) in the Lunchroom Supervisor’s absence

Ministry Areas: Bay Area Christian School - Lunchroom

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:

All employees of Bay Area Christian School are expected to:

Demonstrate a strong, clear Christian testimony

Maintain a lifestyle that reflects an ongoing personal relationship with God and a daily commitment to serve Him

Affirm and comply with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct

Job Purpose: The Lunchroom Coordinator supports the school lunchroom's daily operations while exemplifying Christian character, professionalism, and servant leadership. This position assists with supervising food service staff and helps ensure food safety, cleanliness, organization, and quality customer service throughout the department.

Working closely with the Lunchroom Supervisor, this role supports food service operations, staff training and support, inventory organization, and daily kitchen procedures to maintain an efficient, positive, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. The Lunchroom Coordinator also helps oversee lunchroom operations in the absence of the Lunchroom Supervisor while promoting teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Model godly character and citizenship to students, staff, and guests

Serve as a positive, professional representative of the school

Foster cooperative and respectful working relationships

Supervise lunchroom operations and staff when the Lunchroom Supervisor is absent

Uphold and enforce sanitation, food safety, and operational standards

Conduct inventory counts and monitor stock levels to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations

Place supply and food orders, including Sam’s Club orders, based on departmental needs weekly

Assist with department training/coaching, including onboarding new staff and conducting monthly or bi-monthly training sessions

Lead and coordinate lunchroom staff appreciation initiatives, including birthdays, work anniversaries, holiday recognition, and employee appreciation events

Assist monthly snack bar sales to increase department revenue, including product selection, pricing, ordering, flyer creation, and updating prices in the FACTS register

Track and document costs related to damaged, expired, or wasted food and snack bar items

Print daily lunch order forms for each serving window, highlight meal deals, and school events

Demonstrate flexibility in role assignment and daily responsibilities

Lift, move, and stock food and supplies (including occasional heavy lifting)

Provide program support and communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and administrators in all matters

Ensure that sanitation and safety practices in all phases of the school food service operation meet established standards

Monitor and enforce the safety standards of the department, administer training programs, report accidents, and complete the required documentation

Maintain a commitment to the department's mission; model department expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve department goals

Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen environments

Provide support and cover various lunchroom positions as needed, including window service, lunch monitoring, and snack bar operations

Daily Responsibilities:

Opening Duties

Assists with unloading and restocking product deliveries as needed

Supervised and supported two Lunchroom Aides in completing morning cleaning tasks throughout the Kids Commons, Fellowship Hall Kitchen, and Atrium.

Print daily lunch order forms for each serving window, highlight meal deals, and school events

Lead devotionals and prayer during staff huddles and team meetings as part of the daily lunchroom culture and support as needed

Serving Duties

Assist and provide support to lunchroom staff during lunch service operations as needed

Oversee daily operations within the Kids Commons kitchen, including staff supervision, student service, food preparation, and overall kitchen organization

Organize and count food deliveries daily, assisting the Lunchroom Supervisor

Closing Duties

Print, organize, review, and file daily lunchroom transaction reports while assisting the Lunchroom Supervisor with maintaining accurate operation