Senior Dining Services Lead - Youth Facility

State of Colorado; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Colorado’s Division of Youth Services seeks a dedicated food service supervisor for Prairie Vista Youth Services Center in Brighton, CO. You will oversee safe, compliant meal operations, lead kitchen staff, ensure sanitation, and manage inventories and records.

This role supports CDE/USDA guidelines and coordinates with facility management for smooth meals. Applicants must have at least 3 years of food service experience and may substitute formal education; Servesafe certification

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of food service experience in prepping, customer service, baking, cooking and preparation of food.
• Substitutions: Formal Food Service Education through an accredited institution.
• Preferred qualifications include Servesafe certification and experience in restaurants or other food service environments.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management, sanitation and food safety compliance duties.
• Lead dining facility staff and manage daily workflows and schedules.
• Meal preparation and logging, adhering to national standards and recipes.
• Ensure safety, security and proper handling of chemicals and equipment.
• Participate in training, meetings and onboarding; maintain required documentation.
• Record, correct and verify daily meal counts for reimbursement; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Leadership

Education

Formal food service education

Job description

The State of Colorado’s Division of Youth Services seeks a dedicated food service supervisor for Prairie Vista Youth Services Center in Brighton, CO. You will oversee safe, compliant meal operations, lead kitchen staff, ensure sanitation, and manage inventories and records.

This role supports CDE/USDA guidelines and coordinates with facility management for smooth meals. Applicants must have at least 3 years of food service experience and may substitute formal education; Servesafe certification