Kitchen Manager - Select Charter - Elementary

Douglas County School District; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457)

Job summary

Global Village Academy in Parker, Colorado, seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee production, staff supervision, and HACCP training in a charter school setting with limited equipment. You will manage daily production reports, ensure proper serving sizes, control waste and ensure compliant meals for reimbursable programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, payroll oversight, staff development, and adherence to USDA standards, with full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ServSafe Manager certification within 6 months preferred.
• Experience in school nutrition and HACCP practices is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to train and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Production management with daily reports to ensure regulatory compliance, correct servings, and minimal waste.
• Train and develop kitchen staff; deliver safety and HACCP training; supervise up to 4 staff.
• Approve payroll and manage staffing to ensure coverage; coordinate with management on absences.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

HACCP training

Food service compliance

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Select Charter - Elementary

Job Description

Responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, including all aspects of food preparation and service, supervision of staff, and training in Charter Schools with limited equipment (AACS, ACS, AVA, BFACS, C2E, GVACS, LAECS, DCSMont, PCKCS, PPACS, STEM, WCA). Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead lifting), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less. Standing or walking 75% of the work day
• Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool
• Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, typing, chopping, filling and sealing packaging. Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists..
• Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Production Management and daily Production Reports to ensure regulatory compliance, correct serving size, minimal waste, and theft control. Monitor sales lines for customer control; record supervisor site visits. Ensure all staff can recognize a reimbursable meal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Train and develop kitchen staff. Creates and develops new training, revises existing material to enhance employee performance. Deliver safety and HACCP training to all kitchen personnel; monitor safety and HACCP practices. Manage and train up to 4 kitchen assistants. Ensure growth opportunities and cross training for all employees.
• Stays current on all District and Department communications including voicemail, email and newsletters. Shares all information with Kitchen staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain all kitchen financial records, including deposits and forms, and reports for the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Ensures accurate collection, counting and recording of all cash collected at the site. Monitor compliance of all school food service regulatory agencies. Actively pursue upcoming regulatory changes and provide sustainable solutions. Responsible for the breakfast program, if applicable.
• Maintain food costs to a Profit and Loss ratio to meet business requirements.
• Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents. Must have a focus on customer service. Must be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people. Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Approve and ensure accurate payroll for employees on a monthly basis. Approve employee time off and manage proper staffing at site. Works with Manager and Central office to ensure coverage of absences and turnover.
• Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category. Must ensure all Kitchen Staff complete their annual Professional Standards training hours.
• Maintain food inventory to a Profit and Loss ratio to meet business requirements. Place all orders by deadlines given. Ensure inventory is accurate in the Inventory system at all times.
• Maintain meals per labor hour to a Profit and Loss ratio to meet business requirements.
• Handles employee issues with discretion and confidentiality. Follows district Human Resources policies. Have critical conversations with staff to manage performance. Must have leadership skills; ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and delegate responsibilities to food service staff. Must have critical thinking skills to problem solve issues as they arise. Receive and respond to parent/staff/student complaints in a timely and professional manner. Let Supervisor know of all issues that arise quickly.
• Oversee the sanitation and cleaning of all kitchen facilities, equipment, and areas. Maintain the security of the unit. Follow safe/acceptable food preparation practices. Responsible for health inspections and site reviews of the kitchen.

Certifications

ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire - ServSafe

Education

High School or Equivalent

Skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Global Village Academy

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Fte

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

172 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$21.17 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$26.91 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$21.17 USD - $32.65 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

November 17, 2026