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Applitrack lists this Child Nutrition Site Lead opportunity in chesterton, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Duneland School Corporation
Position Type: Support Staff/ Child Nutrition Site Lead
Date Posted: 9/24/2026
Location: Duneland School Corporation
Date Available: when filled
Closing Date: when filled
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
A Duneland School Corporation Child Nutrition Site Lead is required to provide food services in a safe and lawful manner. This position has a highly responsible role inproviding nutrition and financial services to students and staff on a regular basis. All Duneland employees interact with individuals both inside and out of the corporation and therefore, must have the ability to present a professional and organized image at all times.
STARTING HOURLY RATE: $16
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in School Nutrition.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Respond to requests of information and services in a prompt, efficient and friendly manner.
Works closely with the Child Nutrition Manager and Child Nutrition Office Staff to ensure all regulations are followed.
Provide an exceptional level of customer service to all students, community members, teachers, co-workers and other staff members. Assure needs are met in a professional, friendly and timely manner.
Participates in cooking and monitors day to day operation of the kitchen .
Observe safety and security procedures.
Uses equipment and materials properly.
Provide ongoing training to kitchen staff.
Ensure all employees accept delegated authority.
This position is required to predict total amounts of meals for planned daily menus.
Maintains and cleans cafeteria equipment to meet local, state and federal sanitation standards.
Attend sanitation training and obtain and maintain ServeSafe Certification.
Keep accurate records.
Serves breakfast and lunch to students and staff.
Ensures students receive a reimbursable meal.
Ensures Internal Controls are followed including but not limited to, counting cashier b ills and making daily deposits.
Forecasts, orders and receives incoming food and supplies and ensures that delivery items are correct and stored in proper areas.
Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Assists with catering events when needed.
Applies management principles to establishing and maintaining high standards of control for quality food production, presentation and service.
Implements reimbursable meals following state and federal guidelines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships both inside and outside the corporation.
Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to multi-task with attention to detail in an extremely fast paced environment.
Proficiency in the use of all Food Services equipment.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Recognize, analyze and offer solutions to problem situations related to daily work.
Ability to remain calm and professional during times of high stress.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment: This position typically works in facilities with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments.
Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all food service equipment. A basic knowledge of operations concerning computers, printers, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.
Hours: This position is typically expected to work an average of 8 hours per day. Summer hours will be adjusted as per the Child Nutrition Manager to assure adequate coverage throughout the summer period. Evening, weekend and holiday activities will be scheduled as necessary.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by all Duneland School Corporation Child Nutrition Site Lead to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background
Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.
Postings current as of 9/30/2026 2:28:52 AM CST.
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Worksite address
chesterton, IN, 46304, US
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