Nutrition Services Associate Substitute

Englewood Schools • Denver, CO

20h

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Associate Substitute prepares and serves breakfast and lunch to students and other stakeholders in accordance with state, federal, and district policies and procedures. The role supports meal preparation and delivery, customer service, cashiering, student account management, point-of-sale transactions, food safety, sanitation, and cleaning. It helps ensure nutritious, appealing meals are provided to support student learning and achievement, and provides feedback on menu planning and food production. The associate also supports stakeholder involvement, staff development, technology use, and effective communication within the school community. This is a district-wide, as-needed substitute position with flexible work hours and a schedule that varies Monday through Friday, generally between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. It is hourly, non-exempt, and not benefits eligible. The position reports to the Nutrition Services Manager or designee and has no supervisory or technical responsibilities. The starting hourly rate is $17.36–$19.62, depending on full-time, job-related experience.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Serving It Safe certification within one year of hire.
• Computer and technology skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with supervisors and coworkers and communicate effectively with the school district community.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skills in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to compare, compute, synthesize, and evaluate information.
• Meet attendance standards and work the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality, a generally positive attitude, and compliance with district policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Frequent lifting of 5 to 35 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent bending, walking, standing, reaching, and hand and arm movements; occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; grasp and perform fine manipulation; coordinate hand and eye movements; read, write, and perform mathematics with concentration; and visually monitor equipment.
• Ability to speak, hear, smell, and taste.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to students and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and serve healthy, nutritious, appealing breakfast and lunch.
• Cashier, manage student accounts, and accurately record reimbursable meals using the point-of-sale system.
• Maintain site, equipment, and textile cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements, including HACCP.
• Assist with proper food storage and preparation of flavorful, nutritious, NSLP-compliant meals.
• Provide feedback about meals offered and support menu planning and food production.
• Promote food service purchases through marketing, stakeholder engagement, taste tests, and student involvement.
• Continuously monitor compliance with food and workplace safety standards.
• Communicate and support school activities that encourage stakeholder involvement in student learning.
• Assist with implementing standards and procedures and with preparing reports and maintaining records in accordance with USDA, CDE, and district policies.
• Provide constructive, corrective, specific, and timely feedback to employees; support and participate in staff professional development.
• Encourage appropriate use of technology to improve achievement and accuracy, and show patience when new systems, policies, and procedures are introduced.
• Attend conferences, trainings, and other professional development to remain current on nutrition matters.
• Build rapport with stakeholders and address safety concerns in coordination with them, including compliance with district-wide safety and emergency protocols.
• Prioritize and schedule work independently, develop efficient process-management strategies, and maintain accurate records.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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