Cook, 7 hrs./day

id='p1433_'>Cook, 7 hrs./day JobID: 1433

Position Type:

School Nutrition (Cafeteria)/Cook

Date Posted:

8/7/2026

Location:

Districtwide

Closing Date:

08/14/2026

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Districtwide

One position available

Full-time, Permanent

Cook, 7 hrs./day

SALARY: State and Local salary based on experience. Click here for salary scale: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1785435035/capehenlopenschoolscom/uwglm25itaalh54slnph/CNSGeneralWorkerandCook.pdf

Benefits: Employees working at least 18.75+ hours per week are eligible for a school district contribution of up to $180/month towards the cost of approved state medical/health, dental and/or vision plan coverage.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of four unit classes and ServSafe are a requirement for this position.

MUST follow Standardized Recipes and be familiar with nutrient analysis software.

Must complete and submit an online application. Your application is not submitted until you click on the submit button and get verification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass the Serve Safe Exam within 6 months of hire or already have passed and is current.
• Knowledge of or experience with use of major equipment in food preparation.
• Computer literacy
• Good working knowledge of food preparation
• Experience with cash register preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Willingness to take Unit Classes and Cooks Classes if not already completed within the first year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to work on time every workday.

• Perform all duties as assigned during scheduled workdays.

• Be free from the use of drugs and alcohol.

• Work in the area assigned by Child Nutrition Manager.

• Be responsible for proper use operation and cleanliness of kitchen equipment, heating and cooling units, cash register, and other equipment as required.

• Accept alternating assignments on the serving line, in the dish room, kitchen prep, and cash register as directed by the Child Nutrition Manager.

• Keep work, service areas, and equipment clean and sanitary and avoid a backlog of unwashed areas, equipment, and utensils according to the district HACCP Plan.

• Clear and clean dining area tables and chairs during and after meal service and sweep the floor in the kitchen preparation area.

• Move and store Child Nutrition food and supplies.

• Observe areas where help is needed and assist where needed to expedite the work.

• Cooperate willingly and follow instructions.

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Work independently and exercise initiative.

• Willingness to continue professional growth and development.

• Display an attitude of cooperation and accommodation to all co-workers, students, faculty, Management, and administration. perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager, Specialist, or Supervisor.

• Adheres to approved standards of personal hygiene and grooming, including appearance, cleanliness, and appropriate dress code.

• MUST follow Standardized Recipes and be familiar with nutrient analysis software.

• Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite)

• Perform temperature checks and be familiar with safe temperature zones according to district HACCP Plan.

• Batch cooking is required.

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

Knowledge

• Knowledge of necessary sanitation precautions and procedures during food preparation and storage according to the district and state guidelines.
• 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

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 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.

Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by August 14, 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, to modify job requirements, to reject any or all applications for just cause.

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.