Central Production Kitchen (CPK) Food Production Assistant, Nutrition Services

Greeley • Greeley, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Production Assistant is a classified, non-exempt position assigned to the Nutrition Department’s Central Production Kitchen. The position prepares made-from-scratch foods and bakery items using standardized recipes, primarily for satellite kitchens. The employee may also work in a school cafeteria as a server and/or cashier and may assist with inventory, stocking, training, and other nutrition services duties. Regular attendance is required. Some in-district travel may be required. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year and is listed as 178 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of relevant food handling experience.
• ServSafe Certificate within 12 months of employment.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Operational knowledge of institutional kitchen equipment within two months after hire.
• Ability to perform the physical demands attached to the job description.
• Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Any other combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.
• Preference for leadership situations relating to meeting the social, emotional, psychological, and academic needs of students.
• Preference for a work environment involving flexibility, conflict management, tolerance for stress, quickly internalizing information, making informed decisions, and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Cook and bake nutritious, safe foods and bakery items from standardized recipes for satellite kitchens.
• Check and record temperatures of coolers and products.
• Wash serving trays, utensils, dishes, pans, and other items used in food preparation or service.
• Mop and clean kitchen work areas and clean equipment and facilities as required.
• Maintain a sanitary, safe, and orderly work area.
• Record and track food, supplies, and labor used to produce finished products.
• Work in a school cafeteria as needed as a server and/or cashier; collect and account for money, make change, serve customers, maintain an orderly food service line, and address or report discipline issues.
• Adjust ingredient quantities to produce the proper amounts of food.
• Portion food according to federal, state, and departmental guidelines.
• Package products in the correct quantities.
• Operate equipment used in food preparation or cleaning.
• Assist with stocking food and non-food supplies using the First In, First Out (FIFO) procedure.
• Assist with taking inventory of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist with training new employees as needed.
• Accurately record food quantities on production worksheets.
• Ensure safety and sanitation procedures are followed by self and staff.
• Attend training programs and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans
• Depending on position, leave options may include sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation, and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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