Child Nutrition Workers, 6 hrs./day

id='p1424_'>Child Nutrition Workers, 6 hrs./day JobID: 1424

Position Type:

School Nutrition (Cafeteria)/General Nutrition Worker (Cafeteria)

Date Posted:

6/30/2026

Location:

Milton Elementary School or other site

Closing Date:

07/15/2026

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Food Service Worker, 6 hrs./day

Milton Elementary/Love Creek Elementary or other site

Two positions available

SALARY: State and Local salary based on experience. Click here for salary scale: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1758545135/capehenlopenschoolscom/bsbuxtrvtwldwf0dmoul/FY26ChildNutritionHourlyRateScheduleGWCook.pdf

Benefits:

Health Insurance: Employees working 30+ hours per week - Eligibility will begin the 1st of the month following your date of hire. The state will pay for the majority of the cost and the district will contribute up to $105/month towards the employee share. Prescription coverage is through CVS Caremark.

Dental Insurance: Employees working at least 18.75+ hours per week, the school district will contribute up to $90/month towards the cost of the insurance.

Vision Insurance: All employees are eligible to purchase vision insurance thorough EyeMed at full cost.

District Paid Life Insurance: Employees working 20+ hours (support staff) are eligible. A $25,000 policy is carried on each employee at no cost.

Additional benefits can be found on the Cape Henlopen School District website at : www.capehenlopenschools.com. Click on Staff Resources, Business Office Information, Payroll/Benefits, Click View All, Benefits Brochure

General Description: A Child Nutrition Worker participates in food preparation in the school cafeteria, serving food, setting up counters, cashiering, operating kitchen equipment, and clean-up of kitchen facilities and serving areas. 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 in a warm, inviting environment for students and staff.

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must work in the area assigned by the Child Nutrition Manager.
• Will be responsible for proper use, operation and cleanliness of kitchen equipment, heating and cooling units, cash register, and other equipment as required.
• Must be open to accepting alternating assignments on the serving line, in the dish room, kitchen prep, and cash register as directed by the Child Nutrition Manager.
• Must keep work, service areas, and equipment clean and sanitary and avoid a backlog of unwashed areas, equipment, and utensils according to the district plan.
• Will clean dining area tables and chairs during and after meal service and sweep the floor in the kitchen preparation area.
• Will move and store Child Nutrition food and supplies.
• Will observe areas where help is needed and assist where needed to expedite the work.
• Adheres to approved standards of personal hygiene and grooming, including appearance, cleanliness, and appropriate dress code.
• Follow all USDA, Delaware Department of Education, and district Child Nutrition Program regulations and standard operating procedures.

Professional Responsibilities

• Report to work on time every workday.

• Perform all duties as assigned during scheduled workdays.

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.

• Display a cooperative attitude and have the ability to work well with students, school personnel, co-workers, and the supervisor.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Work independently and exercise initiative.

• Willingness to continue professional growth and development.

• Shall be free from the use of drugs and alcohol.

• Maintains confidentiality of student meal account information and special dietary accommodations.

Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn USDA regulations, food safety and sanitation practices, standardized recipes, portion control, and proper food handling procedures.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn the operation of kitchen equipment and/or cash register.
• Knowledge of how to communicate and provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and families by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Skills

• Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.
• Social perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination & Flexibility Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.
• Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
• Ability to provide friendly, respectful customer service to elementary, middle, and high school students.

Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.

• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.

• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.

• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including walk-in coolers, freezers, and hot kitchen areas.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, families, and school personnel.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.

Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by July 15, 2026. When applying online you must:

1. Apply for the desired vacancy.

2. Upload a letter of interest.

3. Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.

The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.

A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.

The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; Amanda Archambault, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.