Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIY

Position: Cooking School Lead Worker#37251 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Closing: October 9, 2026

Reports to: Directly responsible to Child Nutrition Manager and indirectly reports to Operations

Manager, Specialist and Child Nutrition Supervisor

Location: Shue-Medill Middle School 6.50 hours

Position Function: Assumes primary responsibility for the daily preparation of all menu food items for the school breakfast, lunch and dinner programs, when applicable. 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 and a warm, inviting experience for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of four units of State School Food Service training or willingness to complete these units as quickly as possible or documented culinary degree.
• ServSafe Certification is required by Delaware Food Code.
• Knowledge of necessary sanitation precautions and procedures during food preparation and storage.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn requirements of USDA Child Nutrition Program.
• Possess basic computer skills (email, excel, POS, etc.) to follow existing departmental procedures and protocol.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work well with students, school personnel and co-workers and Management.
• Possesses the physical ability to perform above responsibilities.
• Willingness to assume the additional responsibility.
• Possesses the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Shall be free from the use of drugs and alcohol.
• Mental demands include the ability to manage multiple priorities, to communicate effectively with students and staff, to deal with unexpected stressful situations, and to remain calm in emergencies and have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day.
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.
• Must report to work on time every work day.
• Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled work days.

Responsibilities: See responsibilities listed on the reverse side

Starting Date: October 2026

Salary: Salary schedule can be found on the district website: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1787062667/christinak12org/z2n2cfzbsj9am1323mpi/FY2027FoodServicesTable.pdf

Application Procedure: Interested applicants must complete an online application by October 9, 2026. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.

Christina School District

Administration Office

1899 S. College Avenue

Newark, DE 19702

PH: 302/552-2600

Website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level.

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600C

Child Nutrition – Cooking School Lead Worker Posting

Location: Shue-Medill Middle School 6.50 hours

Performance Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is to ensure that students and staff are served meals that are in agreement with the published menu and meet USDA meal requirements.
• Shall coordinate the overall workflow of the assigned kitchen. Shall delegate tasks to employees as necessary to expedite work. Shall assist co-workers when needed.
• Shall perform the regular duties of a cook or general worker when necessary.
• Shall maintain accurate preliminary inventories, time sheets and daily records for the Manager.
• Shall advise the Manager of food, supplies, equipment, repairs and services needed.
• Shall follow safe food handling practices, including but not limited to the taking of food temperatures, maintain standards of health, sanitation and safety according to district HACCP plan.
• Shall be responsible for keeping all work and storage areas swept and clean.
• Shall be responsible to assist Manager in training new hires.
• Shall be responsible for the proper use, operation and sanitation of all kitchen equipment.
• Shall perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as needed or as the Child Nutrition Manager may assign.
• Displays and enforces approved standard of personal hygiene and grooming, including appearance, cleanliness and appropriate dress code.
• Shall display an attitude of cooperation and accommodation to all co-workers, students, faculty, Management and Administration.
• Shall perform computer procedures following existing protocol.
• Shall perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager, Specialist or Supervisor.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,