Mapleton Public Schools

Role Description Plan for, prepare, and serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of friendliness, efficiency, and cleanliness. Essential Duties and 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. - Attend 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. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent. - One year of experience in food service; experience with school nutrition programs preferred. Skills, Knowledge, & Equipment - Oral and written communication 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. - Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities. - Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people. - Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace. Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations - Criminal background check required for hire. Training - Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public-school employees. Supervisory/Technical Responsibility This job has supervisory responsibilities. Judgment 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. Diversity of Duties Duties may require cross training in one or more of the following: food preparation line, operating cash register, maintain kitchen equipment. 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. 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. 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. Evaluation The performance of this job will be in accordance with the Board's policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System. 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.