SUBSTITUTE School Nutrition General Worker (Casual/Seasonal)

Colonial School District; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Colonial School District is seeking a School Nutrition General Worker - Substitute (Casual/Seasonal) to assist in meal service for breakfast and/or lunch at various district locations. Hours are 3 per day when assigned, typically mid-morning, with compensation of $21.54 per hour.

The role supports food preparation, serving lines, cashiering, dishwashing, and maintaining sanitary kitchen and service areas. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, reading and writing ability, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• ServeSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to perform cashier duties and cash handling.
• Commitment to sanitation and food safety standards.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance and work in kitchen areas as assigned.
• Assist in food preparation, serving line, cashiering, dishwashing, and cleaning.
• Follow safe food-handling practices and sanitation standards.
• Learn operation and cleaning of school-nutrition equipment.
• Record daily use of food and supplies from storerooms and freezers.
• Clean and sanitize cafeteria tables after meals.
• Keep work and storage areas clean.
• Assist coworkers and address kitchen needs.
• Promote the Colonial District School Nutrition program.
• Demonstrate cooperative attitude toward staff and students.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading and writing

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

School Nutrition General Worker - Substitute (Casual/Seasonal)

Location: Any school location in the Colonial School District.

Hours: 3 hours per day when assigned, typically 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; hours are as needed.

Compensation: $21.54 per hour.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.

Work Year: 10 months.

Position Goal

Participate in the overall provision of meal service to children for breakfast and/or lunch. Duties include setting up serving lines, preparing and delivering food to children and staff, cashiering, dishwashing, and maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen facilities and service areas. The role ensures meals are prepared, served, and stored in an environment that promotes food safety, sanitation, and a warm, inviting eating experience for students and staff.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn meal pattern requirements as specified by the USDA Child Nutrition Program.
• Ability to attend district‑sponsored in‑service for personal or professional growth, state unit courses, and ServeSafe certification.
• Willingness to perform cashier duties.
• Commitment to personal cleanliness and to upholding standards of sanitation related to meal preparation, service, and storage.
• Capacity to work in a fast‑paced school‑nutrition environment and collaborate with others.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand on cement floors for up to six hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance and work in all kitchen areas as assigned.
• Perform tasks in food preparation, serving line, cashiering, dishwashing, and cleaning as directed.
• Follow safe food‑handling practices and maintain health, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Learn operation, care, and cleaning of school‑nutrition equipment.
• Record daily use of food and supplies from storerooms, refrigerators, or freezers.
• Clean and sanitize cafeteria tables after meal service and as needed.
• Keep all work and storage areas clean.
• Assist co‑workers and proactively address kitchen needs.
• Participate actively in promoting the Colonial District School Nutrition program.
• Display a cooperative and accommodating attitude toward coworkers, students, faculty, and administrators.
• Perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by the Manager/Lead Worker, Building Principal, or School Nutrition Supervisor/Specialist.

Physical Demands

Requires regular use of hands and fingers for handling work; reaching, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Frequently stand, walk, and sit. Occasional lifting or moving up to 40 pounds and repetitive stooping, twisting, and bending. Must tolerate extreme temperatures. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements

• Satisfactory criminal background check (less than 1 year old).
• Delaware Childhood Protection Registry report.
• TB test results (less than 1 year old).
• Signed Social Security card for payroll.
• I‑9 form with appropriate identification.
• Mandatory direct deposit of paycheck.

EEO Statement

The Colonial School District shall not discriminate in its employment practices or its educational programs and activities of students on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. Persons having inquiries regarding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Delaware Employment Discrimination laws, or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the Human Resources Division at (302) 323‑2712.