Cafeteria Nutrition Services Assistant

Mapleton Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mapleton Public Schools in Thornton, CO is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant to support the food service program by preparing meals, serving students, and helping maintain a clean, safe kitchen. This non-exempt, 173-day calendar role reports to the Director of Nutrition Services and starts from the CC-1 pay range.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, no prior experience is required, and emphasizes teamwork, customer service, basic math, and safe food handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to planned menus and recipes.
• Serve meals to students, teachers, staff, and community.
• Clean and maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.
• Label and prepare food for storage.
• Operate cash register, roster system, and related equipment.
• May fill in for absent manager as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

English language skills

Basic math skills

Customer service

Public relations

Keyboarding/PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mixer

Dishwasher

Slicer

Computer

Adding machine

Job description

Mapleton Public Schools in Thornton, CO is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant to support the food service program by preparing meals, serving students, and helping maintain a clean, safe kitchen. This non-exempt, 173-day calendar role reports to the Director of Nutrition Services and starts from the CC-1 pay range.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, no prior experience is required, and emphasizes teamwork, customer service, basic math, and safe food handling.