School Meal Service Specialist

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

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a substitute food service worker to support district schools by preparing and serving meals in line with safety standards. The role involves ongoing coverage across campuses, ensuring timely meal service and compliance with HACCP guidelines.

Ideal candidates will tolerate the physical demands of the job, have a High School Diploma or GED, and reside in Colorado. The position offers a starting wage of $20.25 per hour and comprehensive district benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

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 (e.g., laundry, general cleaning).
• 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 instructions and HACCP.
• Follows approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food-serving areas and in dining area.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a substitute food service worker to support district schools by preparing and serving meals in line with safety standards. The role involves ongoing coverage across campuses, ensuring timely meal service and compliance with HACCP guidelines.

Ideal candidates will tolerate the physical demands of the job, have a High School Diploma or GED, and reside in Colorado. The position offers a starting wage of $20.25 per hour and comprehensive district benefits.