School Meals Team Member - 4-Hour Shift

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 24,672 - 27,634; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Short and long term disability

Walk-in clinic access

Optional benefit elections

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins is seeking a school meals worker to prepare and serve a full range of meals for students under minimal supervision. You will assist with production, setup lines, cash handling, and operate the POS system.

This ongoing part-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification, and a background check. Benefits include PERA retirement and disability coverage; the position is 4 hours per day, 178 work days, with a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Criminal background check is required for hire.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a full range of school meals under minimal supervision.
• Assist with all production and service tasks, including line setup and replenishment.
• Operate POS, process payments, and handle cash duties.
• Stock, label, date, and store leftovers; maintain sanitation.
• Clean kitchen areas and equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS operation

Sanitation standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

### **Please Note:** This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on July 15, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: [https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5814449](https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5814449){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

**Information specific to this position: Scheduled hours for this position are 9:45 AM-1:45 PM at Riffenburgh Elementary School.**

**Pay range: $17.91-$20.06/hour (min -- 12% above min), based on qualifications and experience* **

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**Hours/day: 4**

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**Work calendar days: 178**

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**Duration of position: Ongoing**

**Benefits include: PERA retirement, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.**

**SUMMARY: **

Responsible for preparing and serving a full range of food for school meals under minimal direct supervision. Assist with all aspects of production and service of meals including cooking, line setup, replenishment, and operating point of sale system including cash collection. Clean all food preparation and service areas; label, date, and store leftover food. Clean kitchen equipment, surfaces, and floors. Comply with Health Department standards, all safety procedures, departmental policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal regulations. Display exceptional customer service skills.

**JOB TASKS: **

• Assist with meal preparation by cooking, pre-portioning, setting up serving lines, condiment stands, and fruit and vegetable bar. Prepare food items according to recipes and menus. Control food and kitchen waste. Maintain daily production records accurately.
• Serve food and provide customer service and communication to students, staff, and community.
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, work areas, tables, floors, and appliances. Properly maintain equipment. Empty kitchen trash and recycling containers. Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Operate point of sale system including preparation and processing of accurate payments, day end reports and money deposits; verify correct amount of change in cash box daily.
• Properly receive, check-in and store food and equipment from warehouse and vendors. Maintain, date, and label food for storage. Perform inventories as scheduled and assist manager with food and supply orders.
• Maintain compliance with Health Department standards, including high standards of sanitation and safety. Adhere to state, federal and department guidelines, safety procedures, departmental policies, and regulations.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner according to established schedules.
• Attend all required departmental trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: **

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous institutional food service experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• Criminal background check required for hire
• ServSafe certification
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to** [**[e-mail]**](mailto:[e-mail]){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}