CHEF TRAINER

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a Chef Trainer to lead culinary training for district food service staff, handling recruitment, logistics, and hands-on instruction so participants apply new skills on the job. In collaboration with the grant manager, you evaluate training effectiveness, document outcomes, and contribute to strategic decisions as a member of the grant oversight committee.

You’ll design curricula, coordinate cohorts, manage site logistics, supervise practice, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and dismantling inequities in our community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with curriculum team to design, refine training curriculum and lesson plans.
• Recruit and enroll staff into training cohorts and coordinate scheduling with site supervisors.
• Manage training logistics including site booking, kitchen setup, equipment needs and safety compliance.
• Deliver training with demonstrations, hands-on practice, and coaching.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback, and support site implementation.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until November 4, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

The Chef Trainer leads comprehensive culinary training programs for district food service staff, overseeing recruitment, logistics, and hands‑on instruction to ensure participants can successfully apply new skills on the job. In partnership with the grant manager, the role evaluates training effectiveness, documents outcomes, and contributes to strategic decisions as a member of the grant oversight committee.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $30 per hour.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with the menu curriculum team to design, refine, and update training curriculum, modules, and lesson plans
• Recruit and enroll district food service staff into training cohorts and coordinate scheduling with site supervisors
• Manage all training logistics, including site booking, kitchen setup, equipment needs, ingredient and supply ordering, and safety/regulatory compliance
• Deliver training by presenting concepts, demonstrating culinary techniques, supervising hands on practice, and coaching participants
• Monitor participant progress, provide feedback, and follow up with work sites to support successful implementation
• Conduct pre/post assessments, refresher sessions, surveys, and competency checks; maintain accurate training records and documentation
• Analyze training outcomes to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and prepare periodic reports for grant oversight and funders
• Present findings and actively participate in grant oversight, steering committee meetings, budget reviews, and strategic planning discussions
• Coordinate with department leadership, menu team partners, and area managers to ensure alignment with district food service goals and standards
• Assist sites in troubleshooting implementation challenges and support compliance with food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and nutrition requirements

What You’ll Need

• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• High School Diploma/GED
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re‑focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.