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Cafeteria/Recess Aide
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What they do
A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.
$35,519 / year median in Rhode Island
+6% projected growth
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Position range in Rhode Island $31k - $37k Per Year Cafeteria/Recess Aide
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Occupation:
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersLocation:
Westerly, RI - 02891Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
07/08/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
SchoolSpringWeb Site:
www.schoolspring.com Job #: 5821361 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window.Job Title:
Cafeteria/Recess Aide Location:
Springbrook ElementaryClass Title:
FTE:
0.3 -Part Time Effective Date:
09/01/2026Rate of Pay:
$17.10Supervision Received:
School Level Administration Job Summary:
- Provide support to the educational process with specific responsibility focused on supporting the needs of students during breakfast and/or lunch and while students are at recess.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of position.
- Actively supervises indoor and outdoor playground activity including walking around the play area/cafeteria to observe many students at once.
- Helps children while in the cafeteria with buying lunch, opening food items and cleaning up.
- Supports children by coordinating teams and playground games.
- Supervises playground activity to ensure safe and friendly play and exercise.
- Lines students up quietly to transition from cafeteria to outside playground or from outside playground to cafeteria.
- Helps students manage typical peer conflict.
- Adhere to PBIS standards set in each building by utilizing the positive reward system frequently and use the scripted PBIS interview for minor infractions.
- Report major disciplinary issues in a timely fashion.
- Check the physical playground daily before students utilize it to ensure that all equipment is safe and the area is free of debris and litter.
- Carry and utilize the walkie-talkie system.
- Works within assigned areas using the SMILE strategy Scan, Move, Listen, Engage.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- 1-2 years supervising children.
Education:
- Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
Certification & Licensing:
- None
Physical Requirements:
- Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs