Lunchroom Lead

DescriptionPosition: Lunchroom Lead

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

Schedule: Avg. 30 hours per week during the school year

Primary Reporting Relationship: Lunchroom Supervisor

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 Lead 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.

He/she is responsible for receiving, organizing, preparing, and serving pre-made meals to students and staff in a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment. He/she ensures compliance with health and sanitation standards while modeling Christ-like attitudes and professionalism in all interactions. He/she also helps oversee lunchroom operations 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

Complete all opening, serving, and closing duties as assigned

Supervise lunchroom operations and staff when the Lunchroom Supervisor and Coordinator are absent

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

Assist with department training and coaching, including onboarding new staff

Manage Lunch Club by collecting orders, organizing items by location, and packaging meals weekly, including food items, chips, and water

Provide Square technology support for lunch purchases made by teachers and staff

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 coverage for various lunchroom positions as needed, including window service, lunch monitoring, and snack bar operations

All other duties as assigned by supervisor

QualificationsRequired Skills & Abilities:

Positive attitude with a strong sense of teamwork and pride in work

Dependable, punctual, and flexible

Professional and courteous demeanor

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Able to remain composed in high-pressure situations

Demonstrated flexibility in role assignment and daily responsibilities

Prior experience and familiarity in using basic office and kitchen equipment (e.g., computers, phones, printers, scanners)

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 3+ years in food service (school environment preferred); 1+ year in a supervisory or team lead role preferred

Certifications: Valid Texas Driver’s License; Texas Food Handler’s Card (required upon hire and must be maintained)

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