Food Service Monitor @ Bowling Green Middle School

Bowling Green City School District | Bowling Green Middle School

Start date: As soon as possible following Board of Education approval

Position type: Part time, 10:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Monday - Friday

Starting rate: $16.63 per hour

Location: Bowling Green Middle School

Reports to: Middle School Manager & Food Service Director

About Bowling Green City Schools

At Bowling Green City Schools, our vision is to provide excellent instruction and equitable opportunities for every student.

Our mission is to deliver high academic expectations and extracurricular opportunities in an inclusive, caring, safe, and healthy environment. We empower and support our staff to meet each student's needs through challenging and engaging curriculum, while partnering with families and the community to support student success.

Our core values are Accountability, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, and Service.

Position Overview

Primary responsibility is to ensure a safe, orderly, positive, and supportive dining environment for students during meal periods. Serves as a key link between students, kitchen staff, and school administration. Maintains complete operational flexibility to cross-train, step into line service, assist with food preparation, clean/sanitize kitchen and dining areas, and perform additional operational duties as assigned to support food service operations.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of performance expectations across ODEW-aligned school districts. Duties listed are not exhaustive; flexibility to perform varied tasks and fill operational gaps is required.

Student Supervision, Safety & Dining Environment

• Actively monitors students in the cafeteria and related areas to maintain an orderly, safe, and positive atmosphere.
• Communicates and enforces cafeteria and school rules, encouraging social interaction, courtesy, fair play, and inclusion for all students (including students with special needs/IEPs/etc.).
• Circulates continuously during lunch periods to offer assistance (e.g., opening milk cartons, opening food containers, addressing student requests) while maintaining active visual supervision. De-escalates minor student conflicts and mediates peer disputes discreetly; reports persistent behavioral issues, bullying, or vandalism to the Building Principal and Food Service Director.
• Monitors dining areas for spills, hazards, or unsafe conditions; cleans up spills promptly to prevent slips/accidents, provides safety indicators, and reports facilities maintenance needs immediately.
• Assists and protects students during adverse weather conditions or emergency drills or situations; reports unauthorized campus visitors or suspicious circumstances to administration immediately.
• Adheres to mandatory state laws regarding the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Cashiering, POS Operation & Financial Records

• Prepares POS terminals before meal service (verifying start-up cash drawers and starting software).
• Operates POS touchscreens during meal lines; accurately identifies reimbursable USDA lunches/breakfasts under Offer vs. Serve (OVS) rules and rings up a la carte items.
• Processes cash, check, and prepaid account transactions accurately while maintaining steady line speed.
• Manages student meal charge procedures following district policies confidentially.
• Reconciles daily register counts, drawer cash, and POS summary reports; prepares bank deposit slips and submits daily receipts and paperwork to the Food Service Director.
• Protects student privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality regarding Free and Reduced Price Meal eligibility status and financial hardship details.

Kitchen Assistance, Cross-Training & Flexible Operations

• Cross-train across food service stations to step into serving line, prep, etc. when kitchen staffing shortages occur. Cleans, washes, sanitizes, and stores cooking utensils, pots, pans, food trays, dishware, and commercial kitchen machinery.
• Assists with food packaging, line setup, condiment bar replenishment, snack stocking, and meal tray distribution as needed during peak rushes.
• Performs general sanitation tasks in both dining and kitchen areas (e.g., wiping down lunch tables, sanitizing counters, sweeping/mopping floors).
• Helps receive, inspect, and rotate stock or deliveries when requested by kitchen management.
• Assists with catering, banquets, special school functions, or community rental events held in dining facilities.
• Performs other job-related duties, temporary assignments, and operational tasks as assigned by direct supervisor, the Food Service Director, Building Principal, or Superintendent.

Professional Conduct & Program Standards

• Upholds district policies, food safety/sanitation guidelines (ODH/HACCP), and personal hygiene rules (proper attire, non-slip footwear, hair restraints, food-handling gloves).
• Serves as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professional conduct, empathy, and constructive communication.
• Attends required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and annual USDA Professional Standards training hours.

Physical Demands & Essential Aptitudes

• Movement & Mobility: Continuously required to stand, walk, and move around dining areas for extended periods (2–4 hours continuously); frequently bends, stoops, reaches, and crouches.
• Lifting & Carrying: Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull money drawers, containers, and food service crates weighing up to 40–50 lbs.
• Visual & Auditory Stamina: High visual acuity and auditory awareness required to actively monitor large groups of students in noisy environments.
• Dexterity: Manual dexterity to quickly operate POS touchscreens, handle money, wipe tables, open food containers, and operate basic kitchen gear.

Environmental & Working Conditions

• The work environment is split between noisy cafeterias and kitchens.
• Exposure to loud noise levels, food odors, wet or slippery floors, and standard commercial cleaning/sanitizing chemicals.
• Frequent direct interaction with elementary/secondary students, school administrators, teachers, food service staff, etc.
• Occasional exposure to disruptive or unruly student behaviors requiring calm de-escalation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Certifications

• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification preferred
• Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Level 1 Food Safety certification preferred
• First Aid Certification (AED/CPR/Heimlich) preferred

Mandatory Clearances

• Documented clear criminal background check (BCI/FBI) in accordance with Ohio Revised Code.
• Compliance with state and district health requirements (Negative tuberculosis test where required)
• Qualifications necessary to meet district bonding requirements for cash handling.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

Familiarity with student behavioral management techniques, positive discipline strategies, and conflict resolution.

Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and active supervision skills.

Ability to learn and operate cafeteria POS touchscreen software.

Employment terms and conditions are subject to applicable district policies and the collective bargaining agreement between Bowling Green City Schools and OAPSE, as applicable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application through the district's designated employment application process.

Learn more about Bowling Green City Schools at www.bgcs.k12.oh.us.

Applicants will receive an acknowledgment confirming receipt of their application. Applications will be reviewed, and candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted to coordinate an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bowling Green City School District is an equal opportunity employer. The District provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process and in performing the essential functions of the position, as required by law.

We welcome applicants who are committed to supporting a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students and staff.