Nutrition Services Assistant (3.5 hours)

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Assistant supports the district food service program by preparing and serving meals according to planned menus and recipes, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, assisting with food deliveries, and operating the point-of-sale system. The role follows food safety standards, Child Nutrition Program regulations, special-diet procedures, and district operating standards. The position is based at Welby Community School and is for the 2026–2027 school year, working 3.5 hours per day on a 173-day calendar. Staff may be reassigned to another school or program if meal participation or kitchen needs change. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous commercial food service experience. School food service experience is preferred. Kitchen equipment operating knowledge is required within three weeks after hire. A criminal background check is required for hire, and mandatory Title IX training is required for public-school employees. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous commercial food service experience.
Ability to comprehend, prepare, and communicate information in English, orally and in writing.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Customer service and public relations skills.
Knowledge of personal hygiene and health.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, pay 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 and Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to follow workplace safety rules, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.
Operating knowledge of mixer, dishwasher, slicer, computer, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment required within three weeks after hire.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Mandatory Title IX training required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly standing, walking, reaching, handling objects, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and regularly lifting or moving 25–40 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment with regular exposure to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock; frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; and occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme cold.

Nice To Haves

School food service experience.
Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
Knowledge of nutrition services, child nutrition, and Health Department guidelines.
Operating knowledge of mixer, dishwasher, slicer, computer, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment at hire.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, and email.
Valid Colorado driver's license.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to planned menus and tested recipes while following applicable food safety standards.
Assist with following special-diet menus and procedures.
Serve student meals according to standardized recipe instructions, food safety standards, and Child Nutrition Program regulations.
Assist with daily production records, meal counts, temperature logs, and deposits using district department software.
Clean and maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen.
Assist coworkers with scheduled work demands and foster a team environment.
Assist with checking in food deliveries, including quality assurance, labeling, and preparing food and supplies for storage.
Maintain and care for kitchen equipment; check that equipment is safe and notify the Nutrition office when repairs or replacements are needed.
Communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
Use the point-of-sale system and district department software to record sales.
Uphold Nutrition Services operating standards and attend required staff development meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete cross-training as required in areas such as the food preparation line, cash register operation, and kitchen equipment maintenance.