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Nutrition Services Assistant (7.5 hours)

Mapleton Public Schools · Denver, CO · 2 wk ago
OTHR$18.48–$25.66/hrInternship

About the role

Position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
CLASSIFIED VACANCY
PAY RANGE: CC-1 Range, $18.48 -$25.66 per hour
CALENDAR: 173 Days, 7.5 hours per day
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Nutrition Services
School Design Overview: Mapleton Public Schools is a small but mighty internationally accredited public school district located in one of the fastest-growing areas of metro Denver, Adams County.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food according to planned menus, using approved school recipes and safe food handling procedures.
  • Serve food to students, teachers, staff, and community.
  • Clean and maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.
  • Foster a team environment by assisting co-workers with scheduled work demands.
  • Label and prepare food for storage.
  • Maintain and care for kitchen equipment.
  • Communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
  • Operate cash register, computer, and/or utilize roster system.
  • May fill in for absent manager as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • No experience required.

Qualifications

  • Experience with food service and/or school nutrition programs preferred.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • English language skills.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Customer service and public relations skills.
  • Personal computer and keyboarding skills preferred.
  • Knowledge of personal hygiene/health.
  • Knowledge of nutrition services, child nutrition, and Health Department guidelines preferred.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
  • Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
  • Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
  • Operating knowledge of mixer, dishwasher, slicer, computer, and adding machine preferred at hire; required within one month after hire.
  • Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred.
  • Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Equipment

  • Experience with food service and/or school nutrition programs preferred.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • English language skills.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Customer service and public relations skills.
  • Personal computer and keyboarding skills preferred.
  • Knowledge of personal hygiene/health.
  • Knowledge of nutrition services, child nutrition, and Health Department guidelines preferred.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
  • Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
  • Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
  • Operating knowledge of mixer, dishwasher, slicer, computer, and adding machine preferred at hire; required within one month after hire.
  • Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred.
  • Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. preferred.

Benefits

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be in accordance with the Board's policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System.

Method of Application

External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

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