CNS General Worker position: LFHS - 4.0-hr

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest School District in the United States is seeking a General Worker for Child Nutrition Services. Responsibilities include preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety standards.

This 10-month position reports to the Child Nutrition Services Manager, with duties including record-keeping, accepting government commodities, and training participation. The role emphasizes friendly service and meals that meet nutrition standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Performs food service duties according to established standards.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds a minimum of 50 feet.
• Ten-month employment year; salary and year established by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, portions, and serves food according to established standards which includes standardized recipes.
• Prepares, uses, and cleans dishmachine/dishroom according to established standards.
• Assists in accurately maintaining daily records and reports for production, temperatures, and inventory.
• Practices procedures which assure established safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Follows through with job requirements in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Incorporates time-saving production techniques, effectively uses government commodities, and merchandise effectively.
• Participates in implementing cost containment measures while maintaining high quality meals and service.
• Attends job-related training classes and workshops.
• Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an appetizing and attractive manner.
• Performs other duties assigned that relate to Child Nutrition Services cook responsibilities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CNS General Worker position: LFHS - 4.0-hr JobID: 709

• Position Type: Food Service/ Cafeteria General Worker
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Child Nutrition Services
• Date Available: SY 26-27

TITLE:General Worker – Child Nutrition Services

QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent

REPORTS TO:Child Nutrition Services Manager

JOB GOAL:To provide each student with food of high nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares, portions, and serves food according to established standards which includes standardized recipes.
• Prepares, uses, and cleans dishmachine/dishroom according to established standards.
• Assists in accurately maintaining daily records and reports for production, temperatures, and inventory.
• Practices procedures which assure established safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Follows through with job requirements in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Incorporates time-saving production techniques, effectively uses government commodities, and merchandise effectively.
• Participates in implementing cost containment measures while maintaining high quality meals and service.
• Attends job-related training classes and workshops.
• Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an appetizing and attractive manner.
• Can lift and carry 25 pounds of dead weight a minimum of 50 feet.
• Performs other duties assigned that relate to Child Nutrition Services cook responsibilities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Ten-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Educational Support Personnel.

The following are conditions of employment for new employees:

• Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
• Satisfactory child protection registry check.
• Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
• Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: [phone].