Youth Culinary Programs Supervisor

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) – Lookout Mountain Youth Service Center in Golden, CO – seeks a Food Services Supervisor to supervise youth in the culinary program, oversee meal prep, safety, sanitation, and inventory, and educate youth in food service tasks. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, de-escalation, and adherence to PREA and state policies.

Responsibilities include leading kitchen operations, training youth, maintaining records, and coordinating with the facility food

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and four years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work.
• Substitutions: additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred Certifications: Active ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification.
• Experience supervising staff and managing a food service program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth in the food services vocational program, assign work, evaluate performance, and address disciplinary actions.
• Direct food preparation, meal distribution, and sanitation with youth workers and support personnel.
• Maintain safety, security, and proper operation of kitchen resources and equipment.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with cleaning, sanitation, and inventory procedures.
• Educate youth on the culinary program curriculum and conduct examinations and progress documentation.
• Attend trainings and maintain required certifications; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

PrimeroEdge

Electronic record-keeping systems

Job description

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) – Lookout Mountain Youth Service Center in Golden, CO – seeks a Food Services Supervisor to supervise youth in the culinary program, oversee meal prep, safety, sanitation, and inventory, and educate youth in food service tasks. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, de-escalation, and adherence to PREA and state policies.

Responsibilities include leading kitchen operations, training youth, maintaining records, and coordinating with the facility food