Kitchen Assistant- Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Kitchen Assistant within Colorado Springs School District 11, specifically at Russell Middle School. The role is part of the Food and Nutrition department and reports to the Elementary or Secondary Kitchen Manager or Production Center Manager. It is a .56 FTE position, working 173 days a year, and falls under the Educational Support Professional (Group B- School Based) salary schedule. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer knowledge and skills preferred
• Basic cashiering knowledge and skills preferred
• Knows and practices positive customer service skills
• Knowledge of general kitchen work and sanitation practices
• Ability to perform general kitchen duties
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others
• Walk or stand for long periods
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds to shoulder height
• Climb ladders
• Bend, kneel and crouch
• Reach, hold grasp and turn objects
• Feel the temperature of food items
• Use hands/fingers to operate kitchen equipment, computers and typewriter keyboards
• Ability to speak normally
• Use normal or aided vision and hearing
• Ability to detect odors

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times
• Assists in the preparation of food for school meals
• May prepare hot and/or cold food items for service
• May be required to maintain accurate production records
• Assists in the service of prepared food to students and staff
• May serve on food line or as cashier to collect tickets and/or monies for payment
• Cleans and disinfects work area and facilities
• Cleans ovens, sinks, floors, counters and serving trays
• Rinses and cleans dishes and utensils
• Returns utensils to proper storage place after cleaning
• Stocks supply shelves and monitors kitchen supplies as needed
• Follow procedures regarding dating and labeling items placed in storage areas
• May take money in serving line and record meal counts for paying school faculty/staff, student payments and reduced student payments
• May be responsible to maintain accurate meal counts for kitchen records
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Performs duties of Elementary Manager in their absence

Benefits

• 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, Swigert 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