Nutrition Services Technical Assistant (Multiple Vacancies Anticipated District Wide)

Position Type:
School Nutrition/Manager/Assistant

Date Posted:
5/8/2026

Location:
Indian River Administrative Office

Date Available:
26-27 School Year

Closing Date:
Open until filled

District:
Indian River School District
School Location will be discussed during the interview process.
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.

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

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.