Cafeteria Worker - Full-Time

Position:                     Cafeteria Worker – Full-Time

Location:                    Sussex Technical High School 

Reports To:                Cafeteria Manager

Starting Date:            August 2026

Qualifications: 

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in preparation and serving of food in a food service situation preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 (fifty) pounds without difficulty.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred. 

Performance Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with a team of cafeteria workers to serve breakfast and lunch to high school students on a daily basis.   
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment to ensure food safety and proper hygiene.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations as deemed by state and local policies.   
• Complete all tasks required to prepare, serve, and store food items.       
• Clean on a daily basis all kitchen, storage, and cafeteria areas.       
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration and/or Board of Education deem appropriate and acceptable.

Terms of Employment:  Full-time employment – 178 days/year - 7 hours/day

Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience according to state and local salary schedules.   Benefit eligible position.  Continued education classes increase hourly pay.   

Salary Range: $18.90/hour - $23.43/hour

Application Process: 

Internal applicants must complete a shortened online application by clicking on "Apply" in the email sent to all staff to advertise this posting.  Although not required, internal applicants are encouraged to upload current letter of recommendation and resume. 

External applicants must follow the application process.All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application by clicking on "Job Opportunities" at the top of the website: www.sussexvt.org Only completed application packets will be considered. The following items must be included:

• Resume
• One separate letter of recommendation/reference

Application Deadline:   July 7, 2026 or until filled

Disclaimer: The Sussex County Vocational Technical School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.   

For more information contact: Kate Marvel, Human Resources and Support Services, 17137 County Seat Hwy. Georgetown, DE 19947 Tel: 302-853-1859 or Email: [email protected]

Employment with the Sussex Technical School District is contingent upon successful: 

• Determination of Suitability based on Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry Check
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Board of Education Approval

Sussex County Vocational Technical School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in the completion of all required documentation.

The Sussex County Vocational Technical 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. 

If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 17137 County Seat Hwy. Georgetown, DE 19947. Telephone (302) 856-9509.