Cortez Schools Food Services

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Job summary

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 in Cortez, Colorado is seeking a Substitute Food Services worker to assist with preparing and serving school meals and to support kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, serving, and general cleanup, with potential duties such as laundry, delivery to other schools, and inventory tasks. This role requires flexibility and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of food preparation.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals or dishes (salads, breads, desserts, main dishes, etc.) for service in school cafeterias.
• Performs various tasks associated with the serving of meals and other food services.
• Assists with the general cleanup of the kitchen and related areas.
• May have responsibility for some laundry.
• May have responsibility for some delivery of meals to other schools.
• May assist with inventory and record keeping.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Some knowledge of food preparation

Ability to understand and follow oral

and written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cortez Schools Food Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5876650

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MONTEZUMA CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1

Position: Food Services (substitute)

About Us: Montezuma-Cortez Mission and Values

Our district is dedicated to ensuring all our students reach their potential and graduate ready for college and career. Everything we do is guided by our mantra. Every Student. Every Day.

Together we are:

• Growing out teams of effective and committed educators
• Creating a culture of high expectations
• Respecting our diversity
• Inspiring community trust and support
• Building pathways to successful futures

We are privileged to serve students from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Navajo Tribe, which contributes greatly to the cultural richness of our community and schools.

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the preparation and serving of school meals. Specific preparation tasks may be limited to certain areas, such as salad, main dishes or baked goods. Responsible for general cleanup of kitchens. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares meals or various dishes (salads, breads, desserts, main dishes, etc.) for service in school cafeterias.
• Performs various tasks associated with the serving of meals and other food services.
• Assists with the general cleanup of the kitchen and related areas.
• May have responsibility for some laundry.
• May have responsibility for some delivery of meals to other schools.
• May assist with inventory and record keeping.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Education
  • No minimum required
• Minimum Experience
  • No minimum required
• Skill Requirements
  • Some knowledge of food preparation
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• General Expectations
  • Is flexible
  • Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers
  • Maintains a generally positive attitude
  • Observes all district policies and procedures

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: None Required

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Mostly clean and comfortable, some noise, some odors and fumes, some temperature extremes. All buildings/grounds in District Re-1 are tobacco free.

Candidate Profile

Education and Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)

Experience and Skills:

• Some knowledge of food preparation
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Culture and Fit:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1
• Openness to feedback
• Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent lifting 10 to 50 pounds
• Occasional lifting over 50 pounds
• Constant standing, walking
• Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, stooping
• Occasional sitting, climbing, kneeling

Supervisory Duties: None.

Reports To: Kitchen Manager

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $17 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Amy MacBean
• Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
• Cortez, Colorado 81321
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]