Nutrition Services Coordinator at Classical Charter Sch

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction•Grand Junction, CO

2d•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 each year. Staff are expected to model good character and demonstrate excellence, professionalism, warm rapport with students, clear communication, organization, diligence, and a can-do attitude. The coordinator oversees the school food services program, including regulatory compliance, inventory and financial documentation, food purchasing, vendor coordination, equipment needs, and the management of staff and volunteers. The role also maintains food service records and helps prepare for audits and health inspections. The position typically works school days, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with staff development and an extended-year calendar of 222 days. It is an exempt position reporting to the Headmaster. The work takes place in indoor and outdoor environments with changing conditions, including temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, and exposure to fumes, dust, odors, heights, loud noises, cleaning agents, and chemicals. The role includes working on ladders at varying heights and requires lifting up to 25 pounds and traversing classrooms and the building. Candidates must complete required training and provide documentation and official college transcripts within 90 days of hire. Employment is contingent on required background checks and fingerprinting. The employer conducts reference checks and verifies qualifications where applicable, follows Colorado Education Department guidelines, and uses E-Verify.

Requirements

Demonstrate loyalty to the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
Model moral character in line with the school's core virtues.
Adhere to ACACS policies, including the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and applicable school and board policies.
Have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Have creative problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
Be able to lift up to 25 pounds and traverse classrooms and the building.
Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance and follow assigned work hours and absence or tardiness procedures.
Complete required training and provide documentation and official college transcripts within 90 days of hire.
Undergo a comprehensive background check, including criminal-record review and fingerprinting.
Provide verifiable proof of qualifications or certifications when applicable and participate in reference checks.
Be familiar with and adhere to Colorado Education Department standards.

Responsibilities

Manage compliance with HSMA, the SFA, and other food regulations.
Provide reports on student participation in food programs.
Maintain and appropriately share nutrition values, temperature logs, cleaning and sanitation logs, and food-handling procedures with the SFA and other stakeholders to support food service audits.
Provide reports and tours to the Health Inspector as required, at least bi-annually.
Provide the 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 arrange equipment servicing 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 applications, cleaning schedules, and overtime assignments.
Complete required training and provide documentation and official college transcripts within 90 days of hire.
Maintain reliable attendance and follow assigned work hours and absence or tardiness procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.