2026-2027 School Nutrition Assistant - Part time

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Laurel (MT); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,500; Part time

Job summary

Laurel School District is seeking a part-time School Nutrition Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Laurel Middle School. The role involves food service duties in a school setting, with a focus on following USDA meal patterns and safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification (or plan to obtain), and the ability to work in a cool, fast-paced environment. This District emphasizes training, health, and a commitment to safety and accuracy in daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Complete Delaware DOE Food Service Unit Course series or commit to completion within two years.
• Current ServSafe® Certification or commit to within one year.
• Maintain CEUs per USDA regulations.
• Prior food service experience preferred; training provided.
• Ability to communicate in English with students, families, staff and community.
• Ability to read and execute recipes.
• Knowledge of USDA school nutrition meal patterns.
• Ability to work in extreme cold, heat and humidity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Excellent work history, punctuality and attendance.
• Stand for 4 hours, lift 50 lbs; health certificate required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Pass written skills test during interview.
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry Check.
• Participation in Direct Deposit of Pay.

Skills

English communication

Read recipes

USDA meal patterns

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Service Unit Course (Delaware DOE)

ServSafe Certification

Job description

2026-2027 School Nutrition Assistant - Part time JobID: 35915

• Date Posted: 6/11/2026
• Location: Laurel Middle School
• Date Available: 08/26/2026
• District: Laurel School District

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of Delaware Department of Education's Food Service Unit Course series, or willingness to complete series within two years of employment. Failure to complete will result in termination.
• Current ServSafe® Certification, or willingness to complete within one year of employment. Failure to complete or maintain will result in termination.
• Manages and maintains professional development requirements/continuing education units (CEUs) per USDA federal regulations.
• Prior food service experience is preferred, however on-the-job and classroom training will be available.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in English (read, write, speak) with students, families, staff, administration and community members.
• Ability to read and effectively execute recipes.
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, current USDA meal patterns for school nutrition programs.
• Ability to work in an environment of extreme cold, hot and humid temperatures for sustained periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent work history, including evidence of punctuality, good attendance and satisfactory evaluations.
• Excellent health including full range of motion, manual dexterity, ability to stand for at least four (4) hours at a time. Ability to perform the following actions: Bending, squatting, climbing, carrying, moving objects and lifting a minimum of at least 50 lbs. Health certificate is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• Applicants must complete a written skills test as part of the interview process.
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check required.
• Satisfactory Child Protection Registry Check required.
• Participation in Direct Deposit of Pay required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Three and a half (3.5) hours per day, exclusive of lunch.
Approximately 170-180 days per year.
Salary based on state and local salary schedules and experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Laurel School District

1160 South Central Avenue

Laurel, DE 19956

Fax: [phone]

CLOSING DATE: All documents must be received by 12:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and/or withdraw any or all positions. The District reserves the right to modify and/or delete any possible vacancy at its discretion for thisposition. The Laurel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. An open and continuous search process will be conducted until thispositionisfilled.