.5 Assitant Cook/Server (Part Time) Dillon Valley Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Dillon (CO); On-site; USD 26,449 - 33,434; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Dillon, Colorado is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Cook/Server responsible for preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring compliance with health standards.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma and preferably food preparation experience. The role requires effective communication with students and staff, and commitment to a respectful working environment. Starting wage ranges from $19.20 to $24.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food preparation experience and/or experience in a school kitchen, commercial kitchen, or restaurant preferred.
• Food Handler Certification for Colorado – preferred.
• SERVSAFE Manager Certification within 90 days of hire – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes/procedures and Health Department guidelines.
• Serve children and staff during serving times.
• Clean kitchen and serving areas: wash and store dishes.
• Prepare daily reports and deposits: count all money, balance receipts.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe and respectful environment.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Ability to follow recipes

Customer service skills

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Assistant Cook/Server (Part Time)

Summit School District Region 1, Dillon Valley Elementary School – Dillon, Colorado

Starting Date: Immediately

Job ID: 5801236

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted Date: Jun 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $19.20 to $24.27 per hour

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for preparing and serving meals and food items, cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas and equipment per federal and state guidelines, running the register, collecting money from customers and printing reports related to daily sales.

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prepare meals according to recipes/procedures and in accordance with Health Department guidelines. Check temperatures of food.
2. Serve children and staff during serving times, including serving meals, running the register, scanning lunch cards, taking money, looking up children with no I.D. cards, collecting and adding money to individual accounts, restocking food items between serving times, and cleaning all lunch trays and lunch containers.
3. Prepare salad items for the salad bar according to recipes/procedures and in accordance with Health Department guidelines. Check temperatures of food.
4. Clean kitchen and serving areas: wash and store dishes, store all food, sweep and mop all floors, wipe and sanitize all surfaces, and clean microwave interior and trays.
5. Prepare for the next day by pulling needed food items from the freezer and filling vending machines.
6. Prepare daily reports and deposits: count all money, balance receipts, make deposits, print reports, count vending money, roll change as necessary, and save daily transactions and reports to disc.
7. Clean up work stations before serving: sweep, mop, run dishwasher, put dishes away, and perform extra cleaning as needed such as drains, ovens, milk coolers, rotisserie stations, and filling milk cooler.
8. Prepare a la carte items including baking cookies and bread, preparing smoothies, setting up soup and rotisserie stations, and filling milk cooler.
9. Pull food items out of storage and refrigerator to start food preparation for the day.
10. Turn on all equipment: ovens, warmers, dishwasher, and computer. Check temperatures in milk coolers, freezer, and refrigerator.
11. Fill condiments, napkins and silverware.
12. Demonstrate commitment to building and maintaining a safe, fair, and respectful working and learning environment that honors the cultural diversity of students and staff.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS

Teachers, staff, students, parents and community members

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food preparation experience and/or experience in a school kitchen, commercial kitchen, or restaurant preferred
• Food Handler Certification for Colorado – preferred
• SERVSAFE Manager Certification within 90 days of hire – preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Moderate lifting up to 50 lb.
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Extreme heat (non‑weather)
• Extreme cold (non‑weather)
• Risk of electrical shock
• Toxic or caustic chemicals

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.