School Cafeteria Food Service Specialist

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Attendant to prepare and serve meals in a school setting, following food safety standards. The role requires serving students, operating the serving lines, and maintaining clean kitchens per HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED Preferred and institutional food service experience; orientation before placement and Colorado residency are required.

Qualifications

• Previous institutional food service or restaurant experience preferred.
• Must complete orientation before school placement.
• 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.

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.
• Sets up serving lines and serves meal or meal components.
• Communicates with students and school staff when serving food items.
• Operates cash register, accepting money and 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; performs related kitchen and facility related duties.
• Operates kitchen equipment.
• Stocks and organizes food related items and kitchen supplies in refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, and store room; stores food and supplies in accordance with HACCP.
• Follows approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food-serving areas, and in dining area.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Attendant to prepare and serve meals in a school setting, following food safety standards. The role requires serving students, operating the serving lines, and maintaining clean kitchens per HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED Preferred and institutional food service experience; orientation before placement and Colorado residency are required.