AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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CLASSIFIED VACANCY
Position is for the 2024-2025 school year.
POSITION: Nutrition Services, Kitchen Manager in Training.
LOCATION: Global Intermediate Academy.
PAY RANGE: CC-4 Range, $18.24-$26.05 per hour.
CALENDAR: 172 Days, 7.5 hours per day.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt.
REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Director.
SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for both families and staff. In 2006, Mapleton challenged the traditional delivery of education by introducing schools that are small-by-design. Standards-based instruction is offered through the lens of engaging education models, including EL, International Baccalaureate, Big Picture, STEM, Performing and Visual Arts, Project-based Learning, Young Adult, and online.
In Mapleton’s full-choice system, families select their school based on how their child likes to learn, not where they live. Mapleton serves more than 6,700 students – from toddlers to young adults – in unincorporated Adams County, Thornton, and north Denver. With an unyielding commitment to academic success and personal growth, Mapleton is committed to raising expectations by removing obstacles to learning and supporting all students in achieving their dreams.
According to a recent community survey, parents/guardians are proud that their children attend Mapleton Public Schools and believe Mapleton schools are full of highly skilled and compassionate staff. Students view the quality of their education as favorable, and most students say they enjoy coming to school.
For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.
SUMMARY:
Plan for, prepare, and serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of friendliness, efficiency, and cleanliness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Prepare food according to planned menus and tested recipes.
2.Complete daily records, deposits, and money journals.
3.Determine the quantities of food to be prepared daily.
4.Communicate with kitchen employees, District staff, students, and community to arrange for and serve nutritious meals at assigned District schools.
5.Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in the safe and proper preparation of food.
6.Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
7.Order all necessary supplies in compliance with the order schedule.
8.Check in food shipments by verifying orders and signing off on invoices.
9.Check equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition and notify the Nutrition office when repairs or replacements are needed.
10.Maintain kitchen employee time records and the monthly inventory of kitchen supplies.
11.Assist with catering events scheduled in assigned building. Assist with larger catering events outside of the building.
12.Attending staff development and manager meetings as offered.
13.Instruct new kitchen employees in performing their assigned tasks.
14.Evaluate the performance of all kitchen employees.
15.Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
One year of experience in food service; experience with school nutrition programs preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:
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. Knowledge of child nutrition and Health Department guidelines preferred. 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 nutrition services director.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.
SUPERVISORY/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
This job has supervisory responsibilities.
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
Work is assigned by the supervisor. Requires independent judgment, nutrition knowledge, and supervisory skills to properly calculate needed food, ensure preparation of nutritious food, direct the work of kitchen employees, and maintain accurate records. Decision making is guided by health department, federal, and District guidelines, policies, and procedures. Decision making requires collaboration with supervisor when necessary. Errors in decision making could result in an unhealthy cafeteria environment, insufficient food supply, and errors in bookkeeping. The supervisor is occasionally involved in decision-making.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES:
Duties may require cross training in one or more of the following: food preparation line, operating cash register, maintain kitchen equipment.
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 - 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, copy, and use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to analyze, coordinate, and compile. Occasionally required to compute, negotiate, evaluate, and instruct.
EVALUATION:
The performance of this job will be in accordance with the Board’s policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System.
NOTE: Nutrition services staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Staff members may be reassigned or released in accordance with applicable law and policy, when any of the following occur: program modification, enrollment decline, or change in level and/or type of student needs.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
- External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
- Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS