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Acre Real School Lunch

Prep Cook

San Francisco, CA

$22 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Our successful lunch program promotes an optimistic outlook within the school, fosters community, and nurtures the individual. We define our success by the many happy faces we see in the lunchroom!

Acre Real School Lunch

Prep Cook

San Francisco, CA

$22 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Our successful lunch program promotes an optimistic outlook within the school, fosters community, and nurtures the individual. We define our success by the many happy faces we see in the lunchroom!

Oakland Schools

High School Cafeteria Helper

Oxford, MI · On-site

$16.55/hr

Provide students with a healthy, high quality nutritious lunch within the guidelines of the Michigan Department of Education School Lunch Program, and Oakland County Health Department consistent with ...

Oakland Schools

Middle School Cafeteria Helper

Oxford, MI · On-site

$16.55/hr

Provide students with a healthy, high quality nutritious lunch within the guidelines of the Michigan Department of Education School Lunch Program, and Oakland County Health Department consistent with ...

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How much do school lunch program jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for school lunch program in the United States is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a school lunch program?

A School Lunch Program job involves preparing, serving, and sometimes planning nutritious meals for students in schools. Responsibilities often include food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, following health and safety regulations, and ensuring students receive balanced meals. Workers may also assist with inventory management and meal distribution. This role is essential in supporting student health and learning by providing them with proper nutrition during the school day.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the school lunch program position, and why are they important?

To excel in a School Lunch Program role, candidates typically need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of nutrition and food safety, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, state health regulations, and certifications like a food handler’s permit are often required. Excellent teamwork, time management, and communication skills help ensure efficient meal service and a positive dining environment. These abilities are crucial to maintaining safe, nutritious, and appealing meal programs for students in a school setting.

What does a typical workday look like for someone working in a school lunch program?

A typical day in a School Lunch Program involves prepping and cooking meals, serving food to students, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, and maintaining food safety standards. You may also assist in menu planning, stock inventory, and receive food deliveries. Team members often rotate tasks to keep operations running smoothly and support one another during busy lunch periods. The work is fast-paced but rewarding, as you’ll have a direct impact on students’ health and well-being each day.

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Infographic showing various School Lunch Program job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,428 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Lunch Program Assistant

Larchmont Charter School

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$18.42 - $21/hr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Primary Function:
The Lunch Program Assistant will support the School's meal program each day the school is in operation to ensure all students have access to breakfast and lunch during the school day.
Essential Functions:
Support the school's meal program and the distribution of breakfast and lunch.
  • Check students in for breakfast and lunch using PowerSchool.
  • Set up and prepare breakfast and lunch service for our students.
  • Ensure breakfast and lunch service follows NSLP (National School Lunch Program) requirements, school policies, and compliance guidelines.
  • Work collaboratively with the lunch team to ensure smooth and efficient meal service.
  • Communicate with food service providers and delivery staff to ensure enough meals are available for all students and prevent food shortages.
  • Monitor meal inventory throughout breakfast and lunch service and request additional meals when needed.
  • Supervise students during breakfast and lunch to maintain a safe, organized, and respectful environment.
  • Ensure students are lined up properly before entering the cafeteria and while waiting for meals.
  • Monitor student behavior while students are eating breakfast and lunch and reinforce school expectations.
  • Assist students with meal service needs and ensure a positive dining experience.
  • Record daily breakfast and lunch meals served and maintain accurate meal count records.
  • Record leftover meals after each breakfast and lunch service.
  • Complete and maintain NSLP transportation records and required meal documentation.
  • Record food temperatures before and during meal service to ensure meals meet food safety requirements and compliance standards.
  • Verify that food is held and served at safe temperatures according to health and nutrition guidelines.
  • Enter and maintain daily meal service data in tracking spreadsheets.
  • Reconcile meal counts at the end of breakfast and lunch service.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.
  • Communicate any meal service concerns, shortages, or discrepancies to the appropriate staff.
  • Help ensure all breakfast and lunch procedures are followed accurately, safely, and efficiently.
  • Monitor students with food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure they are served the correct meals.
  • Verify allergy information before serving food and prevent students from receiving items containing allergens.
  • Ensure students requiring special meals (such as gluten-free, nut-free, or other medically approved dietary accommodations) receive the appropriate meal.
  • Communicate with the kitchen and food service staff to ensure all special dietary meals are available and correctly served.
  • Maintain a safe meal service environment by following all food allergy and cross-contamination procedures.

Communications
  • Communicate effectively with all students and stake holders.
  • Communicate with the kitchen and food service staff to ensure all special dietary meals are available and correctly served.
  • Participate in scheduled meetings and trainings about the meal the program

Professionalism and Teamwork
  • Model professional behaviors and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the broader community
  • Maintain reliability, consistent attendance, and punctuality

Other Functions:
  • Adhering to school policies, procedures, and deadlines
  • Assist in the before/afterschool carpool
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Assist in other school programs when necessary

Physical Requirements:
Continual speaking; standing for extended periods of time; frequent sitting, reaching, walking, bending, grasping, and pinching; occasional lifting and carrying, squatting, twisting, or kneeling.
Environment:
Uneven surfaces, noise, quick work pace. Requires that the incumbent work effectively under stressful situations and respond to the unpredictable behaviors of students. Occasionally involves working outdoors and exposure to inclement weather. Infrequently involves exposure to traffic congestion. May rarely involve exposure to biohazardous waste.
Other Requirements:
Support the Mission and Vision of the School; exercise good judgment and moral character; fingerprint clearance, TB test clearance, CPR/First Aid and AED certification and regular attendance. Larchmont Schools has the right to revise this job description at any time. Larchmont Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
(*) Bachelor's degree (preferred); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
(*) Charter School office experience (preferred)
(*) Familiarity working with school-aged children
(*) TB Test clearance & DOJ finger printing clearance
(*) A demonstrated commitment to strong customer service, high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
(*) Maintain a valid Adult and Child CPR/First Aid and AED certification.

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