Lunchroom Lead

Position:  Lunchroom Lead

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

Schedule: Avg. 30 hours per week during the school year

Primary Reporting Relationship:  Lunchroom Supervisor

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 Lead 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.

He/she is responsible for receiving, organizing, preparing, and serving pre-made meals to students and staff in a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment. He/she ensures compliance with health and sanitation standards while modeling Christ-like attitudes and professionalism in all interactions. He/she also helps oversee lunchroom operations 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

• Complete all opening, serving, and closing duties as assigned

• Supervise lunchroom operations and staff when the Lunchroom Supervisor and Coordinator are absent

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

• Assist with department training and coaching, including onboarding new staff 

• Manage Lunch Club by collecting orders, organizing items by location, and packaging meals weekly, including food items, chips, and water

• Provide Square technology support for lunch purchases made by teachers and staff

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

• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

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

• Demonstrated flexibility in role assignment and daily responsibilities

• 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)

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.