Scratch-Cook Nutrition Services Culinary Associate

Mesa County Valley School District 51; Redlands (CO); On-site; USD 51,040,000 - 58,060,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentives for 2026/27

New hire bonus

Completion bonus

Job summary

Applitrack's Redlands Middle School seeks a Nutrition Services Culinary Associate to assist in scratch meal production and daily kitchen operations, delivering nutritious meals to students.

Under the Culinary Manager, you will perform high‑level prep, portion control, food safety, and customer service, while adhering to USDA guidelines and Nourish Colorado initiatives and supporting a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Conversational English required.
• Passion for cooking and serving meals to students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scratch meals and supervise portions.
• Maintain food safety and proper temperatures per HAACP/USDA guidelines.
• Operate common kitchen equipment and support service lines.
• Assist Culinary Manager and participate in POS and daily tasks.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

English (conversational)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food processors

Steamers

Kettles

Immersion blenders

Convection ovens

Job description

Applitrack's Redlands Middle School seeks a Nutrition Services Culinary Associate to assist in scratch meal production and daily kitchen operations, delivering nutritious meals to students.

Under the Culinary Manager, you will perform high‑level prep, portion control, food safety, and customer service, while adhering to USDA guidelines and Nourish Colorado initiatives and supporting a positive dining experience.