Food Services Team Member

Colorado Early Colleges•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Team Member assists with preparing, serving, and cleaning for USDA and Child Nutrition Programs, following state, federal, and district policies. The position transports freshly prepared food from the commercial kitchen to local schools and may operate a point-of-sale system. The employee follows Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and assigned oral or written job rotations. The role has no supervisory responsibilities, but may assist the kitchen manager with directing others’ work as requested. The position is part-time at Fort Collins Middle School in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a variable schedule within student contact days. The anticipated start date is November 30, 2026. Employment offers are conditional on successful background and reference checks. The selected applicant is an at-will employee, must comply with the Colorado State Board of Education’s Drug-Free Workplace policy, and must verify legal authorization to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment. Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent, including GED or work experience.
Comply with the Colorado State Board of Education's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Verify legal authorization to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment.
Successfully complete background and reference checks as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Some food service or school food service experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
Professional or personal experience with scratch cooking is helpful.

Responsibilities

Transport freshly prepared food to other locations and follow CEC transportation guidelines and policies.
Serve meals according to standardized menus and recipes, use proper portion control, and follow federal, state, and district policies.
Follow proper sanitation, cleaning, and kitchen safety procedures, including HACCP requirements and applicable federal, state, and local rules.
Work cooperatively with kitchen staff and maintain a positive attitude toward coworkers, students, and school staff; kindness is essential.
Store food according to federal, state, and local nutritional standards and guidelines.
Assist with receiving and stowing groceries and equipment as assigned by the manager.
Complete written production menu worksheets.
Follow daily job assignments and rotations as assigned by the manager.
Assist the kitchen manager with directing the work of others when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.