Part-Time School Cafeteria Assistant: Food Service

Seaford School District; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Seaford School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant for West Seaford Elementary School. This part-time, 5-hour-per-day role supports meal service, food preparation, and supervising students during meals.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic arithmetic, and effective communication. Training options and a focus on safety, confidentiality, and teamwork are emphasized to maintain a smooth cafeteria operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Completion of Units I–IV of the School Food Service Training Program within three years; ServeSafe certification recommended.
• Neat appearance and adherence to dress code.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain composure and work under pressure.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships and maintain confidentiality regarding student information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of food items under the direction of the manager or cook.
• Deliver and distribute breakfast meals to arriving students.
• Supply and restock the serving line with food and supplies.
• Provide positive customer service to students and adults.
• Maintain smooth operation of the line and keep serving areas and counters clean.
• Practice portion control.
• Prepare the dishwasher for operation; wash/load dishes or remove dishes from the machine.
• Restock service or preparation areas with clean dishes, trays, and flatware.

Skills

Reading & writing

Arithmetic

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Work under pressure

Interpersonal cooperation

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nutrition Services Assistant - 5 hours per day (Part-Time) - West Seaford Elementary School

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the cafeteria manager or supervisor, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Must be able to read and write and do simple arithmetic.
• Must be willing to successfully complete Units I through IV of the School Food Service Training Program within a three year period. ServeSafe certification is highly recommended.
• Must be neat in appearance and adhere to dress code.
  
  

Job Goal

Performs responsibilities, as listed, to assure that students and staff 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.
• Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure are necessary.
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

Duties are assigned, as applicable, to the system utilized by individual schools

Preparation

• Assists with preparation of food, including the main entree, baked goods, desserts, salads, sandwiches, or other items under the direction of the manager or cook.
  
  

Serving

• Delivers and distributes breakfast meals to arriving students
• Supplies and restocks the serving line with food and supplies.
• Practices positive customer service in the service of meals to students and adults.
• Keeps line moving smoothly and swiftly.
• Keeps serving areas and counters clean at all times.
• Practices portion control.
  
  

Sanitation/Dishwashing

• Prepares dishwasher for operation.
• 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.
• Restocks service or preparation areas with clean dishes, etc.
• Frequently checks dish machine for acceptable wash and rinse temperatures. Reports problems to manager.
• Cleans dishwasher and dishroom.
• Delimes dish machine weekly, as scheduled by the manager.
  
  

Cashier

• Prepares cash register prior to meal service.
• Takes money for food and meal tickets, 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.
  
  

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.

Practices safe food handling and maintains standards of health sanitation and safety as required by the State Board of Health.

Properly operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

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: No

Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th.

NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 10 Month - 178 Days

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

FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Part Time

ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS: No

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: Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website www.seafordbluejays.org no later than the application closing date referenced above.

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 [phone] to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $65 (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 [phone], 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: [phone].

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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Grade Configurations

West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2

Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2

Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5

Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5

Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8

Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLYEMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITONSupport - NutritionPOSITION TITLENutrition Services Assistant 5 hours part timeMANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N)NCONTRACTUAL? Y/NNPAY SCALECafe Workers - AssistantFLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-ExemptNon-ExemptMONTHS EMPLOYED10 DAYS EMPLOYED178 +/-(pro-rated if start date after 1st day)JOB CODEP73483DEPARTMENT952300400REVISED9/2017