Culinary Relief Manager for School Nutrition

Mesa-County-Valley-School-District-51; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn $1.00 more per hour incentive

$500 New Hire Bonus

$250 Completion Bonus

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking a Nutrition Services Culinary Relief Manager to prepare and serve nutritious meals and supervise day-to-day kitchen operations as needed. The role ensures USDA and district compliance while supporting the Culinary Manager and front-line staff.

The position includes a wage incentive during the 2026/27 year, a new hire bonus, and a completion bonus, with a 172-day/6-hour per day work schedule and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Serve Safe or equivalent food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve scratch meals for students and staff.
• Operate POS system and manage cash handling per shift.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in the kitchen.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe Food Safety Certification

Tools

POS systems

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking a Nutrition Services Culinary Relief Manager to prepare and serve nutritious meals and supervise day-to-day kitchen operations as needed. The role ensures USDA and district compliance while supporting the Culinary Manager and front-line staff.

The position includes a wage incentive during the 2026/27 year, a new hire bonus, and a completion bonus, with a 172-day/6-hour per day work schedule and non-exempt status.