Central Production Kitchen (CPK) Food Production Assistant, Nutrition Services

CPK Food Production Assistant

Nutrition Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $19.26 per hour/Range 17 Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $30.86 per hour

Contract Length/Days: (2026-2027/178 Days)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview. Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to: Food Production Manager

Deadline for application: Until filled

Education/Experience

Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent. One year of relevant food handling experience Any other combination of education, experience, and training. ServSafe Certificate within 12 months of employment. Valid Colorado driver's license

Job Description

Summary/Objective: A classified position assigned in the Nutrition Department's Central Production Kitchen. Primary job functions involve the use of standardized recipes to prepare made from scratch foods and bakery items.

Essential Functions:

• Cook/Bake nutritious and safe foods from standardized recipes for satellite kitchens.
• Check and record temperatures on coolers and products.
• Wash serving trays, utensils, dishes, pans, etc., used in food preparation or service.
• Mop and clean kitchen work area, and clean other equipment and facilities as required.
• Maintain a sanitary, safe, and orderly work area.
• Record and track the use of food, supplies, and labor used to produce the finished product.
• Work in a school cafeteria as needed as a server and/or cashier, collect and account for money, make change for customers, serves customers, maintain orderly food service line, deal with or report discipline issues.
• Adjust quantities of ingredients to accurately provide proper amounts of food.
• Portion food correctly to meet federal, state, and departmental guidelines.
• Package products in correct quantities.
• Operate various types of equipment used in food preparation or cleaning.
• Assist in stocking storage areas with food and non-food supplies following the First In, First Out (FIFO) procedure.
• Assist in taking inventory of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist with new employee training as needed.
• Accurately record food quantities on the production worksheets.
• Ensure all safety and sanitation procedures are followed by self and staff.
• Attend training programs and workshops

Other Duties:

Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards. Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position. Prefers leadership situations relating to meeting the social, emotional, psychological and academic needs of students. Prefers a work environment where flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, a high tolerance for stress, an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions, and long hours are a part of the assignment. Operation knowledge of institutional kitchen equipment within two months after hire.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Employees in this position must be able to perform the attached physical demands. Travel: Some in-district travel may be required.