Job Description

General Worker - 4.25 hours per day - The John Dickinson School

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Participates in food preparation in any area, serving of food, setting up counters, cashiering, operating dish machine, HACCP regulations, and clean up of kitchen facilities and service areas.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Has the responsibility to make available to each student breakfast and lunch according to district menus or management.
2. Works in area assigned by Cafeteria Manager/Lead.
3. Responsible for proper use, operation, and cleanliness of garbage disposal, milk coolers, serving line, cash register, slicer, and other equipment, as required.
4. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as needed or as Cafeteria Manager may assign.
5. Keeps work/service areas and equipment clean and avoids backlog of unwashed areas, equipment, and utensils.
6. Sweeps the floor in kitchen preparation and front serving area.
7. Receives, issues, and stores food and supplies, sign delivery slips and invoices as directed by the Manager.
8. Works cooperatively with everyone and follows instructions of Manager/Lead to expedite work.
9. Displays to students, faculty, staff, and co-workers an attitude of accommodation and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and take initiative.
2. Have knowledge or willingness to learn the meal pattern requirements as specified by USDA Child Nutrition Program.
3. The ability to work cooperatively with others, work in a fast paced food service environment and the ability to learn new skills as related to job duties.
4. Physical demands include the ability to withstand having hands in water and detergents. Must be able to tolerate extremes in temperature. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand on cement floor for extended period.
5. Maintain accurate HACCP requirements according to district program including, but not limited to, food and equipment temperature logs, food dates and labels, safe food handling procedures, following FIFO method of storage and utilization.
6. Demonstrated good attendance record (school or employment).

REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL:

GED

High School Diploma

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Evaluation Procedure of the District.

To Apply:

District Applicants:

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

Resume'

Or a Letter of Interest sent to the attention of Jessica Farrand, 1798 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19804 or email cafeteria@redclay.k12.de.us

The posting will close on 10/2/26 at 11:59PM

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Jessica Farrand

Director of Nutrition

jessica.farrand@redclay.k12.de.us

302-992-5580