What is a cafeteria monitor and how to become one

Key steps to become a cafeteria monitor

1. Explore cafeteria monitor education requirements

   Most common cafeteria monitor degrees

   High School Diploma

   38.5 %

   Associate

   23.1 %

   Bachelor's

   18.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific cafeteria monitor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Lunch Periods	31.83%
   Lunch Room	14.35%
   Cleanliness	14.21%
   Discipline Problems	10.42%
   CPR	9.65%

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3. Complete relevant cafeteria monitor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cafeteria monitors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cafeteria monitor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cafeteria monitor resumes.

4. Research cafeteria monitor duties and responsibilities

   • Help kids open their lunch and make sure they stay in their seats until lunch is over.
   • Assist teachers with kids learning activities, providing meals/snacks, interacting with parents, and chaperoning on field trips.
   • Maintain security of rehabilitation institutions.
   • Analyze images display of an authorize or unauthorize presence within the range of the CCTV camera while monitoring CCTV screens.

5. Apply for cafeteria monitor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cafeteria monitor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams