Paraprofessional & Kitchen Specialist

Paycom; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

MetLife Accident Plan

Critical Illness

Short-Term disability

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Paycom in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Kitchen Specialist/Paraprofessional to manage meal prep and service for students, ensuring quality and safety during breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and either four years working with children or a bachelor’s degree, plus strong computer skills and a valid Colorado driver’s license. It’s a full-time daytime shift with comprehensive benefits and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old at time of hire.
• High school graduate (or equivalent) with four years of experience working with children OR a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of volume food preparation methods, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft Office.
• Must have 5 years of valid driving experience and a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be willing to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Satisfactory Central Registry and CBI record check.
• Ability to do simple math calculations and analyze data.
• Must resolve problems, handle conflict, and make decisions under pressure while dealing with emotions and frustrations.
• Scheduling flexibility, including being on-call.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Effective communication with respect and tact.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the preparation and service of meals in the school.
• Provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks while ensuring health and safety standards.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborates with team to ensure smooth food service operations.

Skills

Food prep methods

Office software

Driving experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Safety Care certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Paraprofessional & Kitchen SpecialistHot JobSchool - Colorado Springs, CO 80909## OverviewSalary Range$18.67 - $22.25 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School## Kitchen Specialist / Paraprofessional**Job Summary:** Oversees the preparation and service of meals in the school, ensuring quality and efficiency in food service operations. Responsible for providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. Attends all mandatory meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and policies.**Benefits:**Full benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, MetLife Accident Plan, Critical Illness, company-paid Short-Term. Also offered are 10 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Wellness Time and a 403b retirement plan with Roundup Fellowship-match after one (1) year.(Benefits are subject to change based on reevaluation or benefit plan changes annually.)Benefits begin at first of the following month after completing a full 30 days of employment (i.e. start date 4 January 2025, benefits initiate 1 March 2025).**Pay Range:** $18.67 – $22.25 an hour based off experience with youth 5-18.**Shift:** Monday – Friday 7:30 to 3:30**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.* High school graduate (or equivalent) and Four years experience working with children **OR** a Bachelor’s degree.* Knowledge of volume food preparation methods, procedures and techniques.* Ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft Office.* Must have 5 years of Valid Driving experience and a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be willing to obtain Valid Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire* Satisfactory Central Registry and CBI record check.* Ability to do simple math calculations and analyze data.* Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure while dealing with a variety of emotions and frustrations.* Requires scheduling flexibility, including being on-call.* Ability to work as a team member.* Ability to communicate effectively with respect and tact to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate plans, prepare materials.* Certification in crisis management-Safety Care.## Qualifications**Physical and Mental Demands:*** Requires sufficient range of physical strength, endurance, and mobility to assist with food preparation.* Requires adequate range of hearing and vision to properly supervise students.* Requires mental flexibility, emotional stability, personal maturity, and creativity in dealing with difficult situations.* Successful completion of the organization’s crisis intervention training Safety Care, which includes restraints.**Position to remain open until filled**