Lunchroom Server

Revised May 2025. Non-exempt, non-supervisory position reporting to the Building Principal. Assigned to an elementary or middle school (grades K-8).

About The Role

District 97 seeks a dedicated and dynamic individual to serve lunch to students, approximately 3.5 hours a day. The ideal candidate will work in support of the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

• Assist with the set-up for lunch
• Serve meals and milk to the students
• Clean tables, chairs and benches after each meal
• Assist with the washing of trays and silverware (where applicable)
• Assist with cleanup of kitchen and equipment after lunch
• Follow all safety and sanitation rules

Requirements

• High School Diploma

Physical Requirements

This position requires the performance of light work—exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The role includes:

• Close visual acuity
• Frequent talking, hearing, walking, and standing
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• Significant fine finger dexterity

The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position may require indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.

Portrait of a District 97 Leader

• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with, and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators, and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning, and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

Pay

$18.90 per hour