Lunchroom Coordinator

Position:  Lunchroom Coordinator

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

Schedule: Avg. 30 hours per week during the school year; Some part-time prep hours are required in July

Primary Reporting Relationship:  Lunchroom Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Supervises staff (Lunchroom Aides, Lunch Monitors and Student Workers) in the Lunchroom Supervisor’s absence 

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 Coordinator 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. The Lunchroom Coordinator also helps oversee lunchroom operations in the absence of the Lunchroom Supervisor 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

• Supervise lunchroom operations and staff  when the Lunchroom Supervisor is absent

• Uphold and enforce sanitation, food safety, and operational standards

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

• Place supply and food orders, including Sam’s Club orders, based on departmental needs weekly

• Assist with department training/coaching, including onboarding new staff and conducting monthly or bi-monthly training sessions

• Lead and coordinate lunchroom staff appreciation initiatives, including birthdays, work anniversaries, holiday recognition, and employee appreciation events 

• Assist monthly snack bar sales to increase department revenue, including product selection, pricing, ordering, flyer creation, and updating prices in the FACTS register 

• Track and document costs related to damaged, expired, or wasted food and snack bar items

• Print daily lunch order forms  for each serving window, highlight meal deals, and school events

• Demonstrate flexibility in role assignment and daily responsibilities

• Lift, move, and stock food and supplies (including occasional heavy lifting)

• 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 cover various lunchroom positions as needed, including window service, lunch monitoring, and snack bar operations

Daily Responsibilities:

Opening Duties

• Assists with unloading and restocking product  deliveries as needed 

• Supervised and supported two Lunchroom Aides in completing morning cleaning tasks throughout the Kids Commons, Fellowship Hall Kitchen, and Atrium. 

• Print daily lunch order forms  for each serving window, highlight meal deals, and school events

• Lead devotionals and prayer during staff huddles and team meetings as part of the daily lunchroom culture and support as needed 

Serving Duties

• Assist and provide support to lunchroom staff during lunch service operations as needed 

• Oversee daily operations within the Kids Commons kitchen, including staff supervision, student service, food preparation, and overall kitchen organization 

• Organize and count food deliveries daily, assisting the Lunchroom Supervisor 

Closing Duties

• Print, organize, review, and file daily lunchroom transaction reports while assisting the Lunchroom Supervisor with maintaining accurate operational records 

• Track and document costs related to damaged, expired, or wasted food and snack bar items

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

• Place supply and food orders, including Sam’s Club orders, based on departmental needs weekly

Required 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

• 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)

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and basic computer tasks

Essential Job Functions:

• Exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Remain composed and responsive in emergency or high-stress situations

• Collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with team members and stakeholders

• Physically capable of performing job duties, including:

  • Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently

  • Standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift

  • Using hands for repetitive tasks such as typing, grasping, and operating equipment

  • Seeing and hearing well enough to communicate and perform safety checks

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor activities in varying environmental conditions

• Fast-paced, service-oriented kitchen and lunchroom setting

Our Vision:  To saturate the 4B area with the gospel by restoring people, families, and churches. 

The 4B Area refers to the geographic area of Southeast Houston from the Beltway to the Beach and the Bay to Brazoria County.
 

Our DNA:  Kingdom. Disciple. Society. Church. (K.D.S.C.)
These are the foundational building blocks that help direct the vision of Bay Area Church and Christian School.

• KINGDOM

  • The Kingdom of God submits to the rule and reign of Jesus Christ. Wherever the will of God is being done, the Kingdom is manifested. We are to "seek first the Kingdom of God" so that His will might be done "on earth as it is in Heaven." In order to pursue God's Kingdom, you must first FOLLOW JESUS.

• DISCIPLE

  • A disciple is a follower of Jesus who hears and obeys what He has taught and as the Holy Spirit leads. Each disciple is a "citizen" of God’s Kingdom. We help equip disciples by encouraging everyone to CONNECT TO COMMUNITY.

• SOCIETY

  • Society consists of various domains where people live and work. Our primary place of service is the domain in which God has placed us every day. Disciples, then, serve as ambassadors for God’s Kingdom to the world so that others may come to know Him. We provide training and opportunities so you can ENGAGE YOUR WORLD.

• CHURCH

  • The Church is God’s people, a spiritual family. We are His agent of transformation in the world and the display case for His greatness. Jesus said, "... I will build my Church," and He does this by drawing people to Himself who are far from God. Church is the result of kingdom-minded disciples engaging society.

This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an employee for this job, and responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.