Scratch-Cook Nutrition Services Culinary Associate

Mesa-County-Valley-School-District-51; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage incentive

New Hire Bonus

Completion Bonus

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51's Nutrition Services team seeks a Nutrition Services Culinary Associate to prepare scratch meals for students under the Culinary Manager. You will work with varied equipment to produce nutritious meals meeting USDA guidelines and district standards.

Responsibilities include serving meals, ensuring food safety, HACCP compliance, stocking and inventory control, and participating in school events and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Conversational English language skills required.
• Ability to learn and follow USDA and district guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scratch meals using commercial kitchen equipment.
• Serve meals and maintain proper portion sizes and service times.
• Ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and temperature control.
• Rotate stock, manage inventory, and assist with ordering.
• Support school events and cooperate with the nutrition team.

Skills

Oral bilingual English/Spanish

Conversational English

Written English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

D51 student 16 or > working towards diploma

Tools

Institutional food service equipment (ovens, steamers, mixers)

Dishwashing and sanitation equipment

Job description

Mesa County Valley School District 51's Nutrition Services team seeks a Nutrition Services Culinary Associate to prepare scratch meals for students under the Culinary Manager. You will work with varied equipment to produce nutritious meals meeting USDA guidelines and district standards.

Responsibilities include serving meals, ensuring food safety, HACCP compliance, stocking and inventory control, and participating in school events and training.