Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager II

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan for, prepare, and serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of friendliness, efficiency, and cleanliness. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and is located at Trailside Academy. Mapleton Public Schools is a small but mighty internationally accredited public school district committed to raising expectations and providing choices for learning. Our schools are small-by-design, offering a variety of educational focuses to engage students. We are a destination district for families and teachers, emphasizing rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in food service.
Experience with school nutrition programs preferred.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Oral and written communication skills.
English language skills.
Mathematical skills include basic calculations and application of math concepts.
Supervisory skills.
Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
Customer service and public relations skills and professionalism.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of nutrition services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate 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 policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with school nutrition programs.
Knowledge of child nutrition and Health Department guidelines.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to planned menus and tested recipes.
Complete daily records, deposits, and money journals.
Determine the quantities of food to be prepared daily.
Communicate with kitchen employees, District staff, students, and community to arrange for and serve nutritious meals at assigned District schools.
Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in the safe and proper preparation of food.
Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
Order all necessary supplies in compliance with the order schedule.
Check in food shipments by verifying orders and signing off on invoices.
Check equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition and notify the Nutrition office when repairs or replacements are needed.
Maintain kitchen employee time records and the monthly inventory of kitchen supplies.
Assist with catering events scheduled in assigned building. Assist with larger catering events outside of the building.
Attending staff development and manager meetings as offered.
Instruct new kitchen employees in performing their assigned tasks.
Evaluate the performance of all kitchen employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.