Food Services Team Member

Colorado Early Colleges; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Early Colleges in Colorado Springs is seeking a school kitchen aide responsible for preparing, serving, and cleaning for USDA and Child Nutrition programs. You will transport food from the kitchen, follow HACCP guidelines, and assist the manager with daily tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and experience in food service or scratch cooking; completed background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Some food service experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Able to follow HACCP and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Transport freshly prepared meals to other school locations.
• Serve meals using standardized menus and portions.
• Maintain sanitation and kitchen safety per HACCP guidelines.
• Operate a POS system as needed.
• Assist in receiving groceries and stocking supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Anticipated Start Date: November 12, 2026.Summary: Responsible to assist in preparing, serving, and cleaning for all USDA and Child Nutrition Programs to all students following state, federal and district policy. Responsible for transporting food from our commercial kitchen to other local schools. May also be needed to operate POS system. Responsible for following all Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. Responsible for following job rotations, oral and/or written.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Transport freshly prepared food to other locations.Follow CEC transportation guidelines and policiesServe meals according to standardized menus and recipes using proper portion control and following federal, state, and district policiesAdhere to proper sanitation, cleaning, and kitchen safety program as defined by federal, state, local guidelines and rules including the HACCP ProgramWork as a team with other kitchen staff by maintaining a consistent positive attitude toward co-workers, students, and school staff. Kindness is essentialEnsure food is properly stored based on federal, state, and local nutritional standards and guidelinesAssist in receiving and stowing of groceries and equipment as assigned by ManagerComplete written production menu worksheets. Follow daily job assignments and rotation as assigned by ManagerPerform other duties as assignedThis job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, this position does assist the kitchen manager with directing work of others as requestedConditions of EmploymentAll offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background and references checkSelected applicant is an employee at willSelected applicant must comply with the Colorado State Board of Education's Drug-Free Workplace policyAs required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United StatesEducation and Experience:Valid driver's licenseHigh school diploma or equivalent, including GED or work experienceSome food or school food service experience preferredCustomer service experience preferredHave experience in scratch cooking professionally or personally is helpfulColorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.