FOOD SERVICE WORKER II - SOUTHWEST REGION

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking staff to prepare and serve meals for district schools in the Southwest area. This role involves cooking, serving, cash handling, and maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness.

The position requires following food safety standards, completing orientation, and living in Colorado. DPS emphasizes equity and a supportive environment as part of its total rewards package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous institutional food service or restaurant experience preferred.
• Must complete orientation before school placement.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods in accordance with food and safety standards.
• Washes, cuts, cooks and/or re-heats food items, weighing and measuring ingredients, according to recipes and instructions.
• Sets up serving lines and serves meal or meal components.
• Communicates with students and school staff when serving food items.
• Operates cash register, accepting money and making change for food and beverages served.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment and facilities in accordance with approved housekeeping and safety practices.
• Operates kitchen equipment.
• Stocks and organizes food items and kitchen supplies; stores food and supplies in accordance with HACCP.
• Follows approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure safe conditions.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until July 22, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

Prepares and serves District school meals in accordance with food and safety standards. Must be able to work in the Southwest area.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $20.25 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

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods in accordance with food and safety standards.
• Washes, cuts, cooks and or re-heats food items, weighing and measuring ingredients, according to recipes and instructions.
• Sets up serving lines and serves meal or meal components.
• Communicates with students and school staff when serving food items.
• Operates cash register, accepting money and making change for food and beverages served.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment and facilities in accordance with approved housekeeping and safety practices and guidelines; performs related kitchen and facility related duties (e.g., laundry, general cleaning).
• Operates kitchen equipment.
• Stocks and organizes food related items and kitchen supplies in refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, and store room; stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Follows approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food-serving areas, and in dining area

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred
• Previous institutional food service or restaurant experience preferred.
• Must complete orientation before school placement.
• 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

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.