Nutrition Services Coordinator at Classical Charter Sch

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction•Grand Junction, CO

4d•$58,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ) is hiring a Nutrition Services Coordinator for the 2026–2027 school year. The school is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, serves grades K–11 for the 2026–2027 school year, and plans to expand to K–12 by adding one grade per year. The coordinator oversees the school food services program, including regulatory compliance, food purchasing, inventory, staff and volunteer coordination, meal production and service, and kitchen operations. The position reports to the Headmaster. Work is typically on school days, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; staff development and an extended-year calendar are included, totaling 222 days. All staff are expected to model good character. The school seeks a candidate with a high standard of excellence, a professional demeanor, warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents and colleagues, and a can-do attitude. The ideal candidate is organized and diligent. The role requires adherence to the school's mission, vision, policies, and core virtues. The coordinator must complete required training and provide documentation and official college transcripts within 90 days of hire. Candidates must undergo a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting, and may be asked to provide verifiable qualifications and references. The employer uses E-Verify and states that its recruitment process follows Colorado Department of Education guidelines.

Requirements

Loyalty to Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc.'s mission and vision.
Commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues.
Adherence to ACACS policies, including the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and applicable school and board policies.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in written and spoken English sufficient to perform job responsibilities and communicate in the workplace.
Consistent and reliable attendance and adherence to assigned work hours and absence or tardiness procedures.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and traverse classrooms and the building.
Ability to work on ladders at varying heights.
Completion of required training and submission of documentation and official college transcripts within 90 days of hire.
Ability to complete a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Organized and diligent work style.
High standard of excellence, professional demeanor, warm rapport with students, clear communication, and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Manage compliance with HSMA, the SFA, and other food regulations, including providing reports on student participation in food programs and maintaining and appropriately sharing nutrition values, temperature logs, cleaning and sanitation logs, and food-handling procedures to support audits.
Provide reports and tours to the Health Inspector as required, at least twice annually.
Provide the Inventory Finance Specialist with inventory counts and invoices related to planning, organizing, and executing the food services program.
Manage staff and volunteers in inventory control, regulatory compliance, food production, meal service, and kitchen cleanliness, setup, and shutdown.
Oversee food purchasing activities and coordinate with vendors.
Report to the Headmaster on assessing, purchasing, and maintaining food service equipment; contact vendors to service equipment as needed.
Participate in and coordinate the selection of parent volunteers.
Identify potential problems and propose solutions.
Direct staff in the safe and efficient use of common cleaning materials and equipment.
Maintain routine records, including work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance, chemical application, cleaning schedules, and overtime assignments.
Complete required training and provide documentation and official college transcripts within 90 days of hire.
Maintain reliable attendance, follow assigned work hours, report on time, and follow absence and tardiness procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.