The International Leadership Charter High School is a high performing College-Preparatory high school dedicated to providing an exceptional secondary school education to first and second-generation students to graduate college ready. Our charter school implements an academically rigorous Regents and college-preparatory curriculum that elevates students’ intellectual capacity and provides a superior high school education. Our Charter High school is in the Top 1% of all High Schools in NYS, ranking among Best High Schools nationally and recipient of Bronze Award from U.S. News & World Report from 2013 through 2025.
Position Summary
The Part-time Junior Operations Associate plays a critical role in supporting the daily lunch operations to ensure a safe, orderly, and positive dining experience for students. The Part-time Junior Operations Associate prepares meals, supervises students during meal periods, reinforces school expectations, maintains cleanliness in the cafeteria/pantry, and assists with operational needs related to food service.
Job Responsibilities
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Sets-up assigned station with appropriate items before meal service; checks for cleanliness before starting preparation of food.
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Assembles prepared food on trays for scholars according to menu.
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Preparing and heating food following DOH protocols.
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Serves food at proper temperatures utilizing appropriate kitchen equipment.
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Cleans kitchen, dining areas and pantry.
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Washes, sanitizes and/or sterilizes dishes, working areas/surfaces, utensils and equipment.
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Collects, transports and/or disposes of garbage and trash in designated containers; runs appropriate items through a sink utilizing appropriate cleaning and sanitizing agent(s).
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Maintaining compliance with sanitation guidelines.
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Update menu board daily with breakfast and lunch being provided for the day.
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Keep meal count by using a clicker for every meal a scholar has for compliance purposes.
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Supervise students during assigned lunch periods to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
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Enforce school rules, expectations, and cafeteria procedures consistently and respectfully.
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Monitor student movement to and from the cafeteria, hallways, and designated lunch areas.
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Address minor behavioral concerns and report ongoing or serious issues to school administration.
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Assist with organizing student entries and exit to ensure efficient lunch flow.
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Help maintain orderly lunch lines and seating arrangements.
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Encourage students to clean up after themselves and dispose of trash properly.
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Report spills, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly to Operations Team.
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Serve as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism and respect.
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Build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
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Support the overall mission and culture of the school.
· Ability to work effectively with students, families, school administrators, teachers and staff.
Qualifications:
Required
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Ability to work effectively with adolescents in a school setting.
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Ability to stand and move for extended periods.
· Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor.
Preferred
· Prior experience working in a charter school or cafeteria role.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Works Hours:
9:30AM – 3:00PM (Part-time)
Salary: $40,000
