Delaware Department of Education

Nutrition Services Technical Assistant (2026-2027 School Year)

Delaware Department of Education  •  Onsite  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Is a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware.
  • Demonstrates the tact to deal amicably and effectively with people.
  • Possesses the leadership skills required to effectively direct subordinates while maintaining a positive working environment.
  • Possesses skills to carry out a large-scale food service program.
  • Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of others.
  • Maintains inventory records and prepares inventory reports.
  • Possesses appropriate financial management and accounting skills.
  • Is physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds 50 feet.

Salary Information: https://www.irsd.net/salary-scales

Job Goal:

  • To perform skilled job functions in a kitchen as a cook or baker. A technical assistant assists the manager and serves as manager when the manager is absent.

Primary Duties:

  • Assists the manager in promoting the school lunch program, the nutritional well-being of each student, and the orderly and effective operation of the kitchen.
  • Accepts responsibility for tasks designated by the manager.
  • Knows the proper methods of preparing, cooking, baking, and serving food.
  • Knows laws and regulations relating to the preparation and serving of food.
  • Participates in the preparation, cooking, and baking of a variety of foods.
  • Follows procedures outlined by the manager relevant to orders, purchases, storage, inventories, and bank deposits.
  • Performs necessary clean-up work.
  • Represents the school and the school district in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
  • Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Indian River School District as established by the Board of Education and the Superintendent.
  • Performs other assigned duties.

Application Procedure:

The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:

Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):

  • Complete online application, attach resume and apply for the positions you are interested in at www.irsd.net

Outside Applicants & Substitutes

  • Complete online application, attach resume, college transcripts (if applicable), certificates (if applicable), and three letters of reference, done within the last year.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all application for reasonable cause.

The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.

Delaware Department of Education

About Delaware Department of Education

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) provides educational support to residents from birth through adulthood. DDOE supports Delaware public schools – which includes 19 school districts and 23 charter schools – with resources, professional development, grant access and more so that all Delaware students are ready for success in college, career and life.

DDOE additionally manages educator licensure and certification, registers homeschools, facilitates adult and prison education programs, supports early learning and higher education institutes, and facilitates additional programs as outlined in Delaware Code.

Delaware education policies, laws, and regulations are often formed in partnership with local educators and stakeholders, the State Board of Education, the Professional Standards Board and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA).

In Delaware, any child between age five and 16 is required to attend a public school, homeschool or other non-public option.

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Company Size
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Year Founded
1898
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