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What is a lunchroom supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a lunchroom supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $13.92 an hour? That's $28,953 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 61,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLunchroom SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.3

Avg. Salary $28,953

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.1

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.79%

Asian 5.05%

Black or African American 10.21%

Hispanic or Latino 14.21%

Unknown 4.92%

White 64.81%

Gender

female 87.04%

male 12.96%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.0

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a lunchroom supervisor

  1. Explore lunchroom supervisor education requirements

    Most common lunchroom supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    30.4 %

    High School Diploma

    26.9 %

    Associate

    24.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific lunchroom supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Food Preparation37.74%
    MPS26.33%
    Children Ages6.59%
    Meal Service5.79%
    K-55.34%
  3. Complete relevant lunchroom supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lunchroom supervisors 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 lunchroom supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lunchroom supervisor resumes.
  4. Research lunchroom supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Supervise students in the lunchroom and adjacent areas and enforce MPS policies and behavior standards.
    • Submit reports to USDA reimbursement.
    • Enter student information on POS system.
    • Preform cpr if nessary.Keep order in the room.
  5. Apply for lunchroom supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a lunchroom supervisor 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

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Average lunchroom supervisor salary

The average lunchroom supervisor salary in the United States is $28,953 per year or $14 per hour. Lunchroom supervisor salaries range between $20,000 and $41,000 per year.

Average lunchroom supervisor salary
$28,953 Yearly
$13.92 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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