Kitchen Assistant/Driver

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/Driver Job Description: Plays a key role in supporting the food services department by safely transporting meals and kitchen supplies, as well as assisting with food preparation and delivery tasks. Ensures that food service operations run efficiently, while maintaining the safety and well-being of students and staff. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele. ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: - Subject to temperature extremes in commercial kitchen - Deliveries may be required in inclement weather ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead lifting), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing up tp40 lbs. Standing or walking 95% of the workday - 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: Kitchen Assistant Responsibilities: Assist in food preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations. Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards. Help maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment by following hygiene and safety standards. Support kitchen staff with inventory management, including restocking supplies and organizing storage areas. Help with dishwashing and cleaning duties as needed. Assist with meal distribution to students and staff in accordance with dietary requirements. Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy Perform other related tasks as assigned or requested Driver Responsibilities: Safely drive a district vehicle to transport meals, kitchen supplies, and other necessary materials to and from school locations. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of meals to designated schools or facilities within the district. Maintain accurate records of deliveries to include food safety with temperatures and delivery. Assist in loading and unloading food supplies and kitchen equipment. Follow all safety protocols and regulations when driving, including proper handling of food items to prevent contamination. Certifications: Valid Colorado Driver's License - Colorado Dept of Transportation Education: High School or Equivalent (Required) Skills: Ability to drive district-owned van or equivalent, Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment, Collaborative team player, 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: Ponderosa High School One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 35 FTE: 0.88 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: $18.01 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $22.91 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $18.01 USD - $27.81 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 20, 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.