GENERAL INFORMATION:
Food Service Worker, 4 hrs./day
Cape Henlopen High School or other site
SALARY: State and Local salary based on experience. General Description: A Child Nutrition Worker participates in food preparation in the school cafeteria, serving food, setting up counters, cashiering, operating kitchen equipment, and clean-up of kitchen facilities and serving areas. Successful completion of job duties will result in an eating environment where meals are prepared, served, and stored in an atmosphere that promotes food safety, sanitation in a warm, inviting environment for students and staff.
Minimum Qualification
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Must work in the area assigned by the Child Nutrition Manager.
Will be responsible for proper use, operation and cleanliness of kitchen equipment, heating and cooling units, cash register, and other equipment as required.
Must be open to accepting alternating assignments on the serving line, in the dish room, kitchen prep, and cash register as directed by the Child Nutrition Manager.
Must keep work, service areas, and equipment clean and sanitary and avoid a backlog of unwashed areas, equipment, and utensils according to the district plan.
Will clean dining area tables and chairs during and after meal service and sweep the floor in the kitchen preparation area.
Will move and store Child Nutrition food and supplies.
Will observe areas where help is needed and assist where needed to expedite the work.
Adheres to approved standards of personal hygiene and grooming, including appearance, cleanliness, and appropriate dress code.
Professional Responsibilities
Report to work on time every workday.
Perform all duties as assigned during scheduled workdays.
Display a cooperative attitude and have the ability to work well with students, school personnel, co-workers, and the supervisor.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently and exercise initiative.
Willingness to continue professional growth and development.
Shall be free from the use of drugs and alcohol.
Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of necessary sanitation precautions and procedures during food preparation and storage according to the district and state guidelines.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn the operation of kitchen equipment and/or cash register.
Knowledge of how to communicate and provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and families by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Skills
Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.
Social perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination & Flexibility – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.
Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
Abilities
Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.
Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.
Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, families, and school personnel.
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.
Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by August 15, 2025. When applying online you must:
1. Apply for the desired vacancy.
2. Upload a letter of interest.
3. Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.
The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.
A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.
The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; LouAnn Hudson, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.
