On-Call Nutrition Services Assistant (As needed Basis)

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mapleton Public Schools is seeking an On-Call Nutrition Services Assistant to support the food service program. This role involves preparing meals according to planned menus and recipes, serving meals, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, labeling and preparing food for storage, and operating the cash register. The position is on an as-needed basis for the 2026-2027 school year and reports to the Director of Nutrition Services. Mapleton Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a positive and successful learning environment for over 7,000 students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Mandatory Title IX training required within 30 days of hire.
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 to the appropriate administrator.

Nice To Haves

Experience with food service and/or school nutrition programs preferred.
English language skills.
Basic math skills.
Customer service and public relations skills.
Personal computer and keyboarding skills preferred.
Knowledge of personal hygiene/health.
Knowledge of nutrition services, child nutrition, and Health Department guidelines preferred.
Operating knowledge of mixer, dishwasher, slicer, computer, and adding machine preferred at hire; required within one month after hire.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to planned menus, using approved school recipes and safe food handling procedures.
Serve food for students, teachers, staff, and community.
Clean and maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.
Foster a team environment by assisting co-workers with scheduled work demands.
Label and prepare food for storage.
Maintain and care for kitchen equipment.
Communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community.
Operate cash register, computer, and/or utilize roster system.
May fill in for absent manager as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.