Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter Job Description: Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program in charter schools with limited equipment (AACS, ACS, AVA, BFACS, C2E, GVACS, LAECS, DCSMont, North Star Academy,PCKCS, PPACS, Ren Secondary, STEM [Secondary only], WCA). Assistants the Kitchen Manager in the preparation of food as well as all food service operations. Assists in the supervision and training of kitchen staff, as directed by manager. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead lifting), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less. Standing or walking 95% of the work day - Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool - Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging. Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists - Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Comply with all sanitation and HACCP procedures. Assist with site reviews and Health Inspections. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Perform all ordering, inventory, receiving and issuing tasks in conjunction with kitchen manager. This includes orders and receivings from outside vendors and franchises. Follows standard receiving procedures to assure quality and correct quantities of food received. Reports problem immediately to the Warehouse liaison. Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category. Assist the manager in maintaining all kitchen financial records, including deposits, forms and reports needed for the Colorado Department of Education. Perform all food preparation activities, including anticipating needs, cooking, baking. Guide the production and understand the regulations of preparing and serving in matters of temperature, appearance and portion size. Ability to calculate and record production quantities and inventory. Guide the production and understand the regulations of preparing and serving in matters of temperature, appearance and portion size. Understand and ensure safety policies are followed and workers' compensation procedures are followed. Assists manager with delegation of assignments and follow up to ensure all work is completed timely and efficiently to meet labor budget. Assists manager with cross training employees and assisting with growth opportunities with staff. Must have good leadership skills; ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and delegate responsibilities to food service staff. In the absence of the manager, stays current with all district and department communications including voicemail and email. Ability to work at another kitchen location if essential or unexpected needs dictate a priority at a neighboring school. Fully trained and serves as backup to the manager and completes all duties and responsibilities of the kitchen manager in their absence. Lead and direct employees in the absence of the Kitchen Manager. Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions. Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems as they arise. Work with kitchen manager to address any personnel or performance related issues. Have critical conversations with employees under direction of Kitchen Manager or Area Manager. Operate computer and cash box. Ensure monies are collected, counted and recorded accurately. Lead inventory processes regarding freezer, cooler and storeroom, including inputting information into proper inventory program. Follow guidelines and directives of outside contracts to ensure compliance with multiple franchises' standard operating procedure. Maintain and document adherence to franchise training requirements on site. Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire - ServSafe Education: High School or Equivalent Skills: Collaborative team player, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Challenge To Excellence Charter School One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 20 FTE: 0.50 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 172 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $18.70 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $23.75 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $18.70 USD - $28.79 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: September 3, 2025 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community's 68,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD's Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district - and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it's a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community's future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.