Kitchen Satellite Lead Floater

Boulder Valley School District; Boulder, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Plans

Job summary

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a Kitchen Satellite Lead Floater to support multiple school locations in BVSD’s Food Service program. The role covers daily meal preparation, inventory, and service, with responsibilities across diverse sites to meet lunch program needs.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of food service experience, and be able to lift 50 lbs; English proficiency and basic POS/back-of-house software skills are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in food service.
• Must pass post offer physical, math and FS online training.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment; lift 50 lbs frequently.
• Proficient with back-of-house inventory/production software and POS systems.
• English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and recipes; ensure food safety and portion control.
• Record production, inventory, and meal counts in back-of-house software.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and storage areas.
• Lead meal service at assigned site; assist with events and promote student participation.
• Work with staff to ensure USDA guidelines compliance and wellness goals.

Job description

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

Department: Food Services

Position Title: Kitchen Satellite Lead Floater

Position Start Date: September 14, 2026

Position Type: Unit C-Food Services

FTE: 0.50 - 20 hours per week - Temporary through 4/30/2027

Work Schedule: 9 Month - Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: *$26.79 - $33.46

*The pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group(existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on appropriate salary schedule)

Position Pay Range: $26.79 - $36.93

Must be able to travel to any of the schools within BVSD throughout the day

Closing Date: September 9, 2026

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary:

The Kitchen Satellite Lead (KSL) Floater serves in multiple school locations across the district, including sites that serve more than 450 meals per day. KSL Floaters are assigned by the Food Service Leadership team and provide flexible, high-quality support wherever coverage is needed. They serve as Kitchen Satellite Leads across all school levels, supporting sites on both short-term and long-term assignments. They must be highly flexible and able to adapt quickly to the varying schedules, routines, and operational needs of each school. They are responsible for the daily food-service operations at their daily assigned school, ensuring high-quality, compliant meal service that reflects the District’s Food Services philosophy and Wellness Policy. The role prepares meals according to menus and standardized recipes; utilizes back of house software; maintains accurate production, inventory, ordering, and point-of-sale records; and ensures proper food rotation, labeling, storage, and sanitation. The KSL operates and maintains food-service equipment, completes required temperature logs, and follows all HACCP, ServSafe, and safety standards. This position provides on-the-job training and daily direction to Food Service Assistants, collaborates with school staff and administrators, and fosters an inclusive environment for students, staff, families, and the school community.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely preparation of meals according to the planned menu and prescribed recipes, including proper reheating of main courses, side dishes and salad bar preparation according to the BVSD FS Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Understand and communicate the BVSD Food Services Program philosophy and inform FS staff and the school community of the District Wellness Policy, meals, food sources, recipes, and overall Food Services program goals on a daily basis.
• Record and maintain temperature logs for equipment, food production, and food transport, as outlined in the BVSD FS Standard Operating Procedures. Comply with federal, state, and district regulations and policies, including, but not limited to, HACCP, ServSafe, and safety and sanitation. Read and post the Food Service newsletter, run student allergen reports, and follow established procedures for preparing and serving meals to students with allergies.
• Maintain accurate inputting of orders, receiving, inventory, and inputting of production and meal count data using back of house software, as required for compliance with the National School Lunch Program and other school meal programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria, and storage areas, including walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage, and site offices, and end-of-day cleaning and shutdown.
• Lead meal service periods at the assigned school site. Provide service in a server or cashier capacity, following menu instructions, portion sizes, and proper equipment use. Participates in special events such as Rainbow Days and tastings and promotes student meal participation.
• Maintain efficient and smooth flow of service and work closely with coworkers to assure that students, staff, and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience, and that all students are provided with a meal in compliance with USDA Guidelines.
• Maintain accurate reporting of sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, and preparation of daily deposit slips, daily reports, and deposits for bank pickups using point of sale software.
• Ensure freshness of prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned.
• Use and maintain institutional food service equipment, including ovens, steamers, and commercial dishwashers. Communicate with the Food Service District Manager regarding needed repairs and equipment maintenance. Maintains kitchen equipment per department SOPs.
• Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment.
• Provide on-the-job training for all kitchen staff, direct the daily work of Food Service Assistants (FSAs) in the assigned kitchen, and participate in training new Kitchen Satellite Leads.
• Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in: Food Service Work
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English, must pass English component of interview process.
• Must pass post offer physical.
• Must pass Math Test at entry.
• Must pass FS Online Training Assessment by completion of probationary period.
• Must proficiently operate kitchen equipment upon hire.
• Must have working knowledge of back of house software inventory and production module within 3 months of hire.
• Must have working knowledge of Point of Sale software within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
• Must complete mandatory district and department training within 3 months of hire, and annually thereafter.

Preferred:

• Minimum of three years experience in: Food Services.
• Intermediate skills: personal computing, keyboarding and word processing; critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Understand and follow all HACCP Standard Operating Procedures.

Salary Information:

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on appropriate salary schedule). BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligibleemployees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html