Assistant Kitchen Manager - Select Charter

Douglas County School District; Parker, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSA

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily school lunch program operations in select charter schools with limited equipment. Responsibilities include food prep, supervising staff, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and USDA standards.

The role requires ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months, strong leadership, and the ability to work across multiple sites. Primary location at Leman Academy of Excellence; 0.75 FTE, 30 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform all food preparation activities, including anticipating needs, cooking, and baking.
• Guide production and ensure proper temperature, appearance, and portion size.
• Calculate and record production quantities and inventory.
• Operate computer and cash box; ensure monies are collected and recorded.
• Maintain kitchen financial records for the Colorado Department of Education.
• Lead inventory processes and coordinate with the Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Policy compliance

English comprehension

Positive attitude

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Kitchen Manager - Select Charter

Job Description:

Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program in charter schools with limited equipment (AACS, ACS, AVA, BFACS, C2E, GVACS, LAECS, DCSMont, North Star Academy, PCKCS, PPACS, Ren Secondary, STEM [Elementary and Secondary], WCA). Assistants the Kitchen Manager in the preparation of food as well as all food service operations. Assists in the supervision and training of kitchen staff, as directed by manager. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead lifting), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less.
• Standing or walking 95% of the work day
• Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool
• Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging. Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists
• Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment

Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities:

• Perform all food preparation activities, including anticipating needs, cooking, baking.
• Guide the production and understand the regulations of preparing and serving in matters of temperature, appearance and portion size.
• Ability to calculate and record production quantities and inventory.
• Guide the production and understand the regulations of preparing and serving in matters of temperature, appearance and portion size.
• Operate computer and cash box.
• Ensure monies are collected, counted and recorded accurately.
• Assist the manager in maintaining all kitchen financial records, including deposits, forms and reports needed for the Colorado Department of Education.
• Lead inventory processes regarding freezer, cooler and storeroom, including inputting information into proper inventory program.
• Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.
• Work with kitchen manager to address any personnel or performance related issues.
• Have critical conversations with employees under direction of Kitchen Manager or Area Manager.
• Perform all ordering, inventory, receiving and issuing tasks in conjunction with kitchen manager.
• This includes orders and receivings from outside vendors and franchises.
• Follows standard receiving procedures to assure quality and correct quantities of food received.
• Reports problem immediately to the Warehouse liaison.
• In the absence of the manager, stays current with all district and department communications including voicemail and email.
• Fully trained and serves as backup to the manager and completes all duties and responsibilities of the kitchen manager in their absence.
• Lead and direct employees in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems as they arise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Assists manager with delegation of assignments and follow up to ensure all work is completed timely and efficiently to meet labor budget.
• Assists manager with cross training employees and assisting with growth opportunities with staff.
• Must have good leadership skills; ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and delegate responsibilities to food service staff.
• Ability to work at another kitchen location if essential or unexpected needs dictate a priority at a neighboring school.
• Comply with all sanitation and HACCP procedures.
• Assist with site reviews and Health Inspections.
• Understand and ensure safety policies are followed and workers’ compensation procedures are followed.
• Follow guidelines and directives of outside contracts to ensure compliance with multiple franchises’ standard operating procedure.
• Maintain and document adherence to franchise training requirements on site.

Certifications:

• ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire - ServSafe Education: High School or Equivalent

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes,
• Effective oral and written communication skills,
• Maintains a generally positive attitude,
• Observes all District policies and procedures,
• Strong organizational and time management skills,
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Type: Regular

Primary Location: Leman Academy of Excellence

One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 30

FTE: 0.75

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 172

Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate: $18.70 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $23.75 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $18.70 USD - $28.79 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

• This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 25, 2026

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence

A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do.

1. Academic Excellence
2. Outstanding Educators and Staff
3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
5. Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do

In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

Every Student is Unique

In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four‑year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

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