Nutrition Services Assistant - 3 hours per day (Part Time)

Seaford School District

United States

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Seaford School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant for a part-time role at Seaford Middle School. The position involves food preparation, serving meals, cashier duties, and sanitation tasks in a school cafeteria environment.

A high school diploma and English proficiency are required, with training classes for part-time staff as specified by the district. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, good attendance, and ability to work in a fast-paced setting with children, while

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Part-time: complete Child Nutrition Training Classes 1–4 within three years.
English reading, writing and speaking required; follow directions in English.
Demonstrated ability to do simple mathematics.
Desire and aptitude for working with children and as a team.
Neat appearance and adherence to dress code.
Excellent work history with attendance.
Delaware criminal reference check.

Responsibilities

Prepare foods under supervision (entrees, baked goods, desserts, salads, sandwiches).
Serve meals and keep serving areas clean and stocked; ensure friendly service.
Sanitation and dishwashing duties; operate dishmachine and maintain cleanliness.
Cashier duties; manage student and staff accounts and record meals.
General cleaning and safe chemical handling; assist with daily sanitation tasks.
Assist as PIC when needed and participate in training sessions.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Problem solving

Under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nutrition Services Assistant - 3 hours per day (Part Time) JobID: 2865

Date Posted:
10/16/2026
Location:
Seaford Middle School
(High-Needs School)

Nutrition Services Assistant - 3 hours per day

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
For Part-time employees: successful completion of the Child Nutrition Training Classes 1 – 4 required within a three year period. For Full-time employees: successful completion of Classes 1 – 6 required within a four year period.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and to speak English and to understand and follow directions in English.
Demonstrated ability to do simple mathematics.
Desire and aptitude for working with children.
Desire and aptitude for working as a team.
Neat and clean personal appearance. Adherence to dress code.
Excellent work history, including demonstrated excellent attendance.
State of Delaware criminal reference check.

JOB GOAL:

Performs responsibilities, as assigned, to ensure that students, staff, and guests are served appetizing and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment of cold temperatures, heat, and humidity.
Full range of motion, manual dexterity, and ability to work under pressure.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and rotations are assigned by the manager of the individual school(s).

Preparation:

Preparation of food, including the main entree, baked goods, desserts, salads, sandwiches, special event menus, or other items under the direction of the manager or cook.

Serving:

Supplies and restocks the serving line with food and supplies.
Practices excellent customer service in the service of meals to students and adults.
Keeps line moving smoothly and swiftly.
Keeps serving areas and counters clean and sanitized at all times.

Sanitation/Dishwashing

Prepares dishwasher for operation.
Frequently checks dishmachine for acceptable wash and rinse temperatures. Records temperatures and reports problems to manager.
May work at the receiving window and wash or load dishes into the machine or may work at the terminal end of the machine removing dishes, trays, and flatware.
Washes pots and pans utilizing proper procedures.
Restocks service or preparation areas with clean dishes, etc.
Cleans and sanitizes dishmachine and dishroom.
Delimes dishmachine weekly, as scheduled by the manager.

Cashier:

Prepares cash register prior to meal service.
Takes money for daily purchases and enters money on student/staff accounts; accurately accounts for each transaction (following school food service program regulations), counts money, verifies receipts with the manager.
Records free and reduced price meals served.
Records charged meals.
Maintains confidentiality of students' meal benefit status.

Cleaning:

Properly cleans and sanitizes equipment.
Is responsible for cleaning of all work areas used as well as the general kitchen, as assigned.
Appropriately uses chemicals/cleaning supplies for safe and effective cleaning/sanitation.
Maintains a record of all food and supplies used each day.
In the absence of the Manager, Assistant Manager, and Cook, may serve as the PIC (Person In Charge) as specified by the Delaware Department of Public Health.
Follows all regulations, policies, and procedures relating to safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and the district nutrition services program.
Properly operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner, utilizing safety features, equipment, and procedures, as appropriate.
Attends and participates in training programs/workshops for continuing education purposes.
Assists with other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Services Manager and Supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard school cafeteria environment and in outdoor weather.

TEMPORARY POSITION

The above note about temporary positions end on June 30th.

NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS

10 Month - 179 Days

Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.

FULL TIME OR PART TIME

Part Time

ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS

PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION

Yes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma or equivalent

Note: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.

NOTE (Special Conditions of Employment)

All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.

All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) 464-4357 to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $85 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check.

Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.

The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.

The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.

The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.

DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.

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