Colorado Youth Services Dining Cook - Essential Role

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement plan

Medical and dental health plans

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

11 paid holidays per year plusvacation

Remote work arrangements for eligible

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Division of Youth Services is seeking a dedicated food service worker to perform fully operational food production duties in the DYS Food Services Department. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and ensure compliance with the National School Lunch Program and internal procedures.

You will also handle data entry on production worksheets, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and assist with inventory, training, and occasional coverage across

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a food service or food service customer service environment.
• Certification in Food Service is optional but preferred in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food properly to ensure it is attractive, appetizing, and served at correct temperatures.
• Follow menus and recipes to comply with applicable programs and DYS policies.
• Enter data onto production worksheets and report recipe changes to the food service manager.
• Set up, tear down, and garnish serving lines; serve food in proper quantities.
• Adhere to safety practices, inventory knives, and maintain security and sanitation standards.
• Attend meetings and training; participate in inventory counts and ordering when needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Division of Youth Services is seeking a dedicated food service worker to perform fully operational food production duties in the DYS Food Services Department. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and ensure compliance with the National School Lunch Program and internal procedures.

You will also handle data entry on production worksheets, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and assist with inventory, training, and occasional coverage across