Substitute Worker

Colonial School District; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 28,351; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in New Castle, DE is seeking a Substitute School Nutrition General Worker to provide meal services as needed. This position requires a High School Diploma and offers compensation of $20.58 per hour. As a substitute, hours are not guaranteed and candidates must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment with varying responsibilities in food service.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Physical demands include the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the overall provision of meal service.
• Maintains cleanliness in the kitchen facilities.
• Handles food preparation and serving as instructed.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Personal cleanliness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Colonial School District

SUBSTITUE School Nutrition General Worker (Casual/Seasonal) JobID: 3011

• Date Posted: 7/2/2025
• Location: Various Locations As Assigned
• Date Available: As Needed
• Closing Date: 06/30/2026

You belong in the Power of WE!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Internal and External

POSITION: School Nutrition General Worker-Substitute (Casual/Seasonal)

LOCATION: May be Assigned to Work at Any School Location in Colonial School District

HOURS: When assigned, this position works 3 hours/day, typically 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. As a substitute worker, there is no guarantee of hours. This position works as needed.

CLOSE DATE: June 30, 2026

START DATE: Candidates are hired as needed throughout the year

WORK YEAR: 10 Months

COMPENSATION: $20.58 per hour (Does not reflect the increase that will be available 9/19/2025 pay)

FLSA STATUS: NonExempt

POSITION GOAL: Participates in the overall provision of meal service to children for breakfast and/or lunch. These duties include the setting up of serving lines, the preparation and delivery of food to children and staff, cashiering, dishwashing and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the kitchen facilities and service areas. Successful completion of duties will result in meal service where breakfasts and lunches are prepared, served and stored in an atmosphere that promotes food safety, sanitation and a warm, inviting eating experience for students and staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to follow instructions and take initiative.
• Have willingness to learn or knowledge of meal pattern requirements as specified by the USDA Child Nutrition Program.
• Must be willing to attend District sponsored in-service for personal and/or professional growth, state unit courses and ServeSafe Certified.
• Must be willing to cashier.
• Display personal cleanliness and be willing to learn and uphold standards of cleanliness and sanitation as related to the preparation, service and storage of meals.
• Mental demands include the ability to enjoy the fast-paced School Nutrition environment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to learn new skills as related to job duties.
• Physical demands include the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to tolerate extremes in temperature.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand on cement floors for up to six hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Shall be able to work in all areas of the kitchen as assigned by the Manager/Lead Worker.
• Shall accept alternating assignments in food preparation, on the serving line, cashiering, dishwashing and cleaning as directed by the Manager/Lead Worker.
• Shall follow safe food handling practices and maintain standards of health, sanitation and safety. Shall maintain personal cleanliness while in the performance of work duties.
• Shall be responsible to learn how to operate, care for and clean School Nutrition equipment.
• Shall be responsible for the recording of food and/or supplies taken out from storerooms, refrigerators or freezers on a daily basis (perpetual inventory).
• Shall pick up debris on floor and sweep School Nutrition area before, during and after meal service time. Shall clean and sanitize cafeteria tables after meal service and on an as needed basis. Shall keep all work and storage areas clean.
• Shall assist co-workers where help is needed and take the initiative to do whatever is necessary to expedite work in the kitchen.
• Shall be an active participant in the promotion of the Colonial District School Nutrition program.
• Shall display an attitude of cooperation and accommodation to all coworkers, students, faculty and administrators.
• Shall perform other tasks and assume other duties as needed or as assigned by the Manager/Lead Worker, Building Principal and the School Nutrition Supervisor/Specialist.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. The employee must be able to tolerate working in extreme temperatures.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check - must be less than 1 year old
• DE Child Protection Registry Report
• TB Test Results - must be less than 1 year old
• Signed Social Security card - required by State of Delaware for payroll; you will upload a copy into your Onboarding Packet
• I-9 Form with appropriate forms of identification
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application via AppliTrack at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter and resume are required for external candidates and preferred, but not required for internal candidates. Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process may contact the Human Resources Division at 302-323-2712. Note: Incomplete Application Packages will not be considered.

THE COLONIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A FAMILY OF MORE THAN 16 SCHOOLS SERVING OVER 10,000 STUDENTS IN THE NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE AREA. WE ARE COMMITTED TO HIRING A DIVERSE PARAEDUCATOR STAFF TO CREATE WARM, JOYFUL, STUDENT-CENTERED AND WELCOMING SCHOOLS. WE BELIEVE EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY IS THE MOST PRESSING SOCIAL PROBLEM FACING DELAWARE AND WE ARE WORKING TO HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM THROUGH THE POWER OF WE.

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.

Internal applicants only.

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