Berkeley County School District is excited to share that Faye Jaworski, a field supervisor for Child Nutrition Services (CNS), has been inducted into the School Nutrition Association of South Carolina’s Hall of Fame.
Jaworski has served with BCSD CNS for 39 years, starting as an operator before transitioning to a manager. She has been in her current role as a field supervisor for about 18 years.
“I love the people I work with,” she said. “I love what I do.”
Jaworski joined the cafeteria staff at Berkeley Elementary in 1987 to take a job that was manageable with her children’s schedules. Her own mother, Margaret Smith, worked as a CNS manager at Berkeley Middle before retiring in 1997.
Jaworski was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Oct. 16 during the SNA of SC’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach. She learned about a week prior to the event that multiple CNS teammates had nominated her to be inducted.
“I was thrilled and very honored,” she said.
The SNA of SC Hall of Fame award recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact in the state’s Child Nutrition programs. They are employees who have demonstrated service, customer care, civic involvement and sustained contributions. Eligible nominees must have at least 20 years of service and be actively involved with the SNA of SC.
Benita Smith, Child Nutrition Director for BCSD, said Jaworski is the definition of dedication and passion, and has a heart of gold.
“With a talent for cooking that is second to none, she has spent years sharing not only her incredible skills, but also her kindness, generosity, and love for others,” Smith said. “Faye has always been someone you can count on, giving 100 percent in everything she does. Her commitment, warm spirit and love for Child Nutrition have made a lasting impact on our team and the students we serve. Simply put, they don't make them like Faye every day.”
What really keeps Jaworksi with BCSD are her teammates, who joined her when she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. She described her work group as one big family.
“Some people go years without being identified for what they do and how they help people,” Jaworski said, adding that what her team does is more than a job – it is a career. “I hope we’re making a difference to (everyone) – students, teachers, all of them.”