Charter Kitchen Manager (Elementary) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and directs the preparation and service of food in an elementary school. Responsible for all food service activity at their assigned school, to include but not be limited to providing breakfast, lunch, a la carte and catering points of service. Supervises all food and nutrition employees on their staff. Direct liaison with students, administrators, faculty and staff at their school. Responsible for attending all mandatory meetings and training events.

Requirements

• Knowledge of volume food preparation methods, procedures and techniques
• Ability to direct and perform all phases of food preparation and related kitchen work in a volume food operation
• Ability to train and supervise others in the work
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Skill in using the tools, equipment and materials of the field
• Ability to use computers and computer applications as well as Microsoft Office Software
• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in food preparation in a school system
• ServSafe Certification required within eighty-nine (89) calendar days of hire

Responsibilities

• Directs, oversees and assists in final food preparation according to menu and specifications.
• Ensures food quality and timely service
• Directs, oversees and assists with serving line.
• Assigns duties to assistants and supervises student helpers
• Directs, oversees and assists kitchen and lunchroom clean up
• Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization of utensils, equipment and facilities
• Trains, supervises and directs staff assistants and student helpers
• Communicates information obtained in meetings and training along with proper methods for safe and sterile food service to staff
• Recommends disciplinary actions as needed
• Prepares foods for special events as needed
• Orders necessary quantities from Production Center and vendors
• Determines approximate number of students to be present each day and orders accordingly
• Collects monies and documents payments for lunches
• Responsible for accurate and secure proper cash handling procedures, including recording daily cash sales, prepayments, deposit of cash receipts, and security of change fund and petty cash as is assigned to their school
• Monitors free and reduced lunches and staff payments
• Maintains accurate inventory and inventory controls
• Responsible for financial performance through achievement of targeted cost controls, to include food cost, labor hours/cost & other supply costs.
• Completes employee performance reviews (probationary & annual)
• Completes computer applications required for all aspects of meal service
• Completes and submits accurate related forms and paperwork to meet established deadlines through either the computer or hardcopy
• Fills out related forms and paperwork
• Serves as food service liaison between building principal and area manager
• Performs related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year: Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED