Dining Services IV (Cook / Work Leader).

About the role

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking an experienced food service professional to serve as a Dining Services IV (Cook/Work Leader).

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and special meals
• Follow standardized recipes and nutritional guidelines
• Cook meals for special dietary needs
• Maintain production records and inventory
• Coordinate daily workflow of Dining Services staff
• Assign work and monitor completion
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees
• Serve as lead worker in the absence of the Food Service Manager
• Complete production records
• Maintain inventory documentation
• Review timesheets and leave documentation
• Coordinate food requests and special events
• Communicate effectively with staff and other departments
• Provide outstanding service to students, staff, and families
• Resolve meal service concerns
• Support an inclusive environment for Deaf and Blind students

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in commercial, institutional, school, hospital, or residential food service operations performing duties related to food preparation, meal production, sanitation, and customer service
• Lead worker or supervisory responsibilities
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lead and direct workflow
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer proficiency including email and basic Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• Residency Requirement: Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Skills

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lead and direct workflow
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer proficiency including email and basic Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PERA retirement plans (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution options)
• Optional 401(k) and 457 retirement savings plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee wellness programs
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Eleven paid State holidays each year
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities across Colorado State government

ADA Accommodations

The State of Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and selection process.