Child Nutrition: General Worker ~ Districtwide

This posting is for anticipated part-time vacancies for Child Nutrition General Worker positions in the Caesar Rodney School District. We anticipate openings for 5.5-hour, 4-hour, and 3-hour shifts, depending on individual site needs.

Openings may become available at various times throughout the year based on staffing needs and operational requirements. By applying, you will be considered for available positions as vacancies arise. Qualified candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications align with the essential functions of the position may be contacted as openings become available.

School Placement: Placement at a specific school is based on vacancies and site needs. Because this is a districtwide posting, a requested school placement cannot be guaranteed. Applicants who are interested in a specific school are encouraged to apply through this posting and may indicate their preferred school during the interview process. While preferences will be considered, placement is ultimately determined by district needs and available vacancies.

Qualifications

• Excellent physical health / must be able to lift 35 lbs and stand on solid industrial floors for several hours
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Experience in school food service preferred
• Willingness to advance or train for any job
• Willingness to advance or train for any job
• Has good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  
  

Basic Function

Perform the duties as assigned by the manager; develop and implement all food service duties which will result in a safe, attractive, nutritious meal and pleasant atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Perform the final preparation of food items, including sandwiches, fruits, salads and other menu items
• Set up serving areas and assist with the service of meals in accordance with established procedures
• Clean and sanitize food preparation, serving, and dining areas following meal service
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager
  
  

Duties

• Perform all basic duties in food preparation, such as dipping desserts, making sandwiches, preparing fresh fruits and vegetables, and salad making
• Develop an understanding of and practice good sanitation and safe food handling practices
• Assures that sanitation, health, and all safety standards required by the State Board of Health are practiced and meet departmental standards
• Help with other food preparation tasks where and when needed
• Display a knowledge of the different food components for a reimbursable meal for the child nutrition programs when serving foods
• Must be willing to learn how to operate commercial food preparation equipment such as slicers, steamers, ovens, and mixers
• Follows the manager's instructions in preparing, cooking, portioning, and serving meals
• Participates in the responsibilities for all cleaning duties, including dishwashing
• Must learn how to operate the point of sale (POS) equipment
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance
• Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned
  
  

SALARY: In accordance with the State of Delaware and local salary schedules, based on experience.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Individuals must provide official transcripts, if applicable, updated resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation
• All persons employed by the Caesar Rodney School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry
  
  

Ada Accommodations Disclosure

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Caesar Rodney School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Caesar Rodney School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, veteran or marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or genetic information in accordance with state or federal laws. Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Officers: Paul L. Dunbar Administration Building, 7 Front Street, Wyoming, DE 19934. Phone (302) 698-4800.