School Nutrition Kitchen Assistant

Delaware-Schools-Consortium; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Christina School District in Newark, DE is seeking a General Worker for Newark High School. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, cashiering, and cleanup in a student-focused dining environment.

The role requires adapting to assigned areas and maintaining safety and sanitation per HACCP standards, with daily tasks spanning service lines and dish/prep areas. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork with staff and students, and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• Able to follow instructions, observe and take initiative where help is needed.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work well with students, school personnel and co-workers, and Management.
• Knowledge of sanitation precautions per HACCP plan during food prep and storage.
• Willingness to learn operation of kitchen equipment and/or cash register.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be free from drugs and alcohol.
• Stand and work for at least 4 hours per day.
• Must be able to use arms/hands to assist students with mobility needs.
• Punctual attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Shall work in the area assigned by Child Nutrition Manager.
• Operate and maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, heating/cooling units, cash register, and slicer.
• Accept alternating assignments on serving line, dish room, kitchen prep, and cash register as directed.
• Keep service areas clean and sanitary per HACCP plan and avoid backlogs.
• Clear dining area tables, sweep kitchen prep area floor.
• Move and store Child Nutrition food and supplies.
• Assist where needed to expedite work.
• Maintain personal hygiene and proper dress code, cooperate with team.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Manager, Specialist or Supervisor.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication with staff

Sanitation knowledge

Cash register familiarity

Lift up to 50 lbs

Punctual and reliable

Operate kitchen equipment

Job description

Christina School District in Newark, DE is seeking a General Worker for Newark High School. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, cashiering, and cleanup in a student-focused dining environment.

The role requires adapting to assigned areas and maintaining safety and sanitation per HACCP standards, with daily tasks spanning service lines and dish/prep areas. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork with staff and students, and adherence to district policies.