LINE COOK

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,390,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a dedicated line cook to support school meal programs. The role focuses on food preparation, quality, and customer service in a school lunch setting. You will follow recipes, manage inventory, and maintain safety and cleanliness standards.

Applicants should have a High School diploma and prior line cook experience. The position is based in Colorado with on-site work requirements and competitive hourly wages. DPS emphasizes equity and student-focused services.

Qualifications

• High School education. Experience as a line cook is required.

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
• Communicates with customers explaining food items, and taking food orders
• Operates cash register, accepting money and credit card payments, 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
• Operates, cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment
• Stocks and organizes food related items and kitchen supplies in refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, and storeroom
• Braising, grilling, sautéing, baking, roasting, frying, steaming, blanching as part of usual food prep
• Ability to interpret and execute recipes and cooking instructions provided both verbally and in writing
• Ability to set up standard serving line, hot line, salad bar, hot bar and grab and go items
• Ability to prepare, transport and set up catering functions
• Managing food and product ordering by maintaining accurate inventory and purchasing records, minimizing waste, and supporting budget management. Overseeing daily operations to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and operational standards. Completing and maintaining end-of-day financial and operational records in accordance with established processes. Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and operational needs.

Education

High School education

Job description

Job Description

** Applications will be received until August 14, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . **

About This Job

Supports individual, team or department through practical application of knowledge, use of proven techniques, and adherence to procedures. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $20.000 to $24.612 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• 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
• Communicates with customers explaining food items, and taking food orders
• Operates cash register, accepting money and credit card payments, 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
• Operates, cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment
• Stocks and organizes food related items and kitchen supplies in refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, and storeroom
• Braising, grilling, sautéing, baking, roasting, frying, steaming, blanching as part of usual food prep
• Ability to interpret and execute recipes and cooking instructions provided both verbally and in writing
• Ability to set up standard serving line, hot line, salad bar, hot bar and grab and go items
• Ability to prepare, transport and set up catering functions
• Managing food and product ordering by maintaining accurate inventory and purchasing records, minimizing waste, and supporting budget management. Overseeing daily operations to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and operational standards. Completing and maintaining end-of-day financial and operational records in accordance with established processes. Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and operational needs.

What You’ll Need

• High School education. Experience as a line cook is required.
• 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.