Kitchen Manager

Garfield RE-2 School District; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Garfield Re-2 School District is hiring a Kitchen Manager in Rifle, Colorado to oversee daily kitchen operations and support the district's goal of scratch cooking and nutritious meals for about 1700 meals across ten sites.

The role offers full-time status (32 hours/week, 153 days/year) with a salary range listed and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the school kitchen for the health, comfort, and benefit of the students.
• Maintain efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness in which students may be served nutritious meals.

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Garfield Re-2 School District Nutrition Services - Rifle, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5934273

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Many of us remember the good old days when meals were made from scratch in the school cafeterias. The goal of the Garfield Re-2 Nutrition Services staff is to return to the scratch cooking of years passed, and rid our meals of the highly processed foods of today.

Our department motto is “Food for Fuel”. It is the core value of everything we do. Students have a more difficult time learning when they are hungry, so at Garfield Re 2 School Districts Nutrition Department we support student achievement by offering healthy, great tasting meals everyday (approximately 1700 meals are served per school day at ten different school locations). We also promote overall wellness through our breakfast programs.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Nutrition Services works to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school kitchen for the ultimate health, comfort, and benefit of the students. To ensure an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness in which students may be served nutritious meals. Duties may vary according to job assignment.

Status :Full Time, 32 Hours Per Week, 153 Days Per Year

Title : Kitchen Manager

Location : Riverside Middle School

In District Salary Range :$18.28-40.37

No in district experience range: $18.28-19.79

*We honor up to 5 years out of district experience

Benefits : Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, Aflac products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% of salary contribution paid by the employer, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• prescription drug coverage
• medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Aflac products
• employee assistance programs
• surgery plus opportunities
• paid time off
• sick leave
• vacation leave
• holiday pay
• PERA retirement plan with 21.4% of salary contribution paid by the employer
• identity theft protection
• local discounts
• Verizon Wireless discount
• and more

Benefit Guide

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $18.28 to $19.79 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mary Mcphee , Director of Nutrition
• Nutrition Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]