Typically working in schools and other educational setting, a Lunch Aide undertake the responsibility for cooking, and serving food to students and supervise the lunch area. Other duties include – setting up the meal table and room, setting up and maintaining the meal area, distributing food among students, assisting students who need extra attention, and ensuring the meal served is hygienic and clean. Other normal tasks include – record keeping, tracking the student’s dietary and nutrition preferences, and documenting the daily meals served.
Dear Mr./Ms.,
In response to your job listing advertised in the () for the post of a new Lunch Aide, I am writing this letter. As a person with an associate’s degree in education who has worked in a lunchroom facility for three years with one year in an associate position, I have experience in supervising students during lunch periods. From serving lines to helping students secure trays, from taking care of seating arrangements to supervising the food quality, I believe that I have the required skills to excel in this role, so I am eager to apply for the role of Lunch Aide in your institution.
Highlights of my accomplishments as a Lunch Aide include –
- Passion for promoting a safe, and healthy lunch eating environment for the students, while ensuring the well-being of students.
- Experience working with children and teenage students in a variety of education settings, and developed knowledge about the student’s nutritional requirements.
- Committed service, supervised students, and ensured the students gained access to nutritious food whilst promoting good and clean eating habits.
- Assisted students in opening and closing lunch boxes, and ensured that the children adhered to school lunch policies.
- Gained insight into the unique needs and challenges of adolescents that they meet during lunchtime.
- Highly vigilant and prioritize the safety of students at all times while ensuring that there are no cases of accidents or incidents.
- The ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents and helpful in creating a cohesive school environment.
Beyond this, I am flexible to handle the challenging situations that come associated with this role. I can manage and supervise dietary restrictions, and food allergies, and ensure that the food served to the students is handled with care and professionalism. I also understand and value the fear of parents, and I handle the parents as they come with complaints or concerns. To serve the children, and promote healthy eating habits, I keep the students engaged and make their eating process a joy and fun.
If my skills match your requirements, please contact me at () and email me at () to schedule a meeting. I look forward to learning more about the Lunch Aide post.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Tips
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