Satellite Lead Worker #36906 Keene INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Delaware-Schools-Consortium; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Job summary

Christina School District seeks a Satellite Lead Worker to manage daily kitchen operations at Keene School, ensuring meals align with the menu and USDA requirements. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating orders and inventories.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a school environment, with a September 2026 start and 6.00 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Completion of four units of State School Child Nutrition training.
• ServSafe Certification is required by Delaware Food Code.
• Knowledge of necessary sanitation precautions and procedures during food preparation and storage according to HACCP.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn requirements of USDA Child Nutrition Program.
• Possess basic computer skills to follow procedures.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work well with students, school personnel and co-workers and Management.
• Possesses the physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Shall be free from the use of drugs and alcohol.
• Mental demands include ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm in emergencies with good organizational skills.
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that students and staff are served meals that meet USDA meal requirements.
• Coordinate the overall workflow of the assigned kitchen and delegate tasks as needed.
• Keep work and storage areas clean and assist co-workers.
• Follow safe food handling practices per HACCP throughout scheduled hours.
• Responsible for proper use and sanitation of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain preliminary inventories, time sheets and daily records.
• Communicate daily with Manager and report concerns to Specialist.
• Submit weekly milk and bread orders to vendor and biweekly food orders.
• Assist Manager in orienting new hires.
• Perform day-end cash procedures and follow cash handling rules.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Cooperative attitude

Ability to work with students and past

Good organizational skills

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Punctual and reliable

Multi-tasking under pressure

Education

State School Child Nutrition training (4 units)

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Satellite Lead Worker #36906 Keene INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JobID: 36906

• Date Posted:
  8/24/2026
• Location:
  Keene (William B.) Elementary School
• Date Available:
  September 2026
• Closing Date:
  09/11/2026

Position: Satellite Lead Worker # 36906 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Closing: September 11, 2026
Reports to: Directly responsible to Child Nutrition Manager and indirectly reports to Operations Manager, Specialist and Child Nutrition Supervisor
Location: Keene School 6.00 hours
Position Function: Assumes responsibility for the overall daily operations of the assigned unit. Oversees the roles and responsibilities of the general workers. Successful completion of job duties will result in an eating environment where meals are prepared, served and stored in an atmosphere that promotes food safety, sanitation and a warm, inviting experience for students and staff.

Qualifications:

• Completion of four units of State School Child Nutrition training or willingness to complete units as quickly as possible.
• ServSafe Certification is required by Delaware Food Code.
• Knowledge of necessary sanitation precautions and procedures during food preparation and storage, according to district HACCP Plan.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn requirements of USDA Child Nutrition Program.
• Possess basic computer skills (email, excel, POS, etc.) to follow existing departmental procedures and protocol.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work well with students, school personnel and co-workers and Management.
• Possesses the physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Shall be free from the use of drugs and alcohol.
• Mental demands include the ability to manage multiple priorities, to communicate effectively with staff and students, to deal with unexpected stressful situations and to remain calm in emergencies and have good organizational skills.
• Possesses the physical ability to perform above responsibilities.
• Willingness to assume additional responsibilities.
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day.
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.
• Must report to work on time every work day.
• Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled work days

Responsibilities: See responsibilities listed on reverse side
Starting Date: September 2026
SALARY: Salary schedule can be found on the district website : https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1787062667/christinak12org/z2n2cfzbsj9am1323mpi/FY2027FoodServicesTable.pdf

Oberle ElementarySchool 6.00 hours

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that students and staff are served meals that are in agreement with the published menu and meet USDA meal requirements.
• Shall coordinate the overall workflow of the assigned kitchen. Shall delegate tasks to employees as necessary to expedite work and maintain a clean and organized kitchen. Shall assist co-workers when needed.
• Shall be responsible for keeping all work and storage areas swept and clean and shall perform the duties of a general worker when necessary.
• Shall follow safe food handling practices in accordance with established HACCP program throughout scheduled hours, including but not limited to the taking of food temperatures, maintain standards of health, sanitation and safety.
• Shall be responsible for the proper use, operation and sanitation of all kitchen equipment.
• Shall maintain accurate preliminary inventories, time sheets and daily records for the Manager.
• Shall communicate daily with Manager reporting operational and employee concerns. Operational concerns will also be reported to Specialist by Manager.
• Shall be responsible for submitting weekly milk and bread orders to vendor.
• Shall be responsible for completing weekly/biweekly food orders to Manager.
• Shall assist Manager in orienting new hires for assigned unit.
• Shall perform day end computer procedures following existing protocol and reconcile cash and check transactions at end of shift. Money will follow established cash handling procedures.
• Displays and enforces approved standard of personal hygiene and grooming, including appearance, cleanliness and appropriate dress code.
• Shall display an attitude of cooperation and accommodation to all co-workers, students, faculty and administration.
• Shall perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as required or assigned by Manager, Specialist or Child Nutrition Supervisor.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level.

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone].

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.