Food Service, Cook-Cashier

Part‑time Food Service Cook & Cashier at The Academy of Charter Schools, Westminster, Colorado. Position is for the 2026-27 school year. Responsibilities Assists in meal preparation and service by cooking, pre-portioning and setting up service lines, condiment stands, and fruit and vegetable bar. Serves, cashiers, or batch cooks during meal service. Cleans equipment, utensils, pans and all food preparation, serving and storage areas. Assists with processing of advanced payments from students/parents. Assists with preparation of end-of-day reports by counting cash. Maintains records, i.e. enters amount of food prepared, used and leftover on menu worksheets. Stores, dates, and labels leftover food. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Related Work Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience with large volume food preparation and/or cashiering preferred. Licenses, Registrations or Certifications Criminal background check required for hire. Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination. Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Basic mathematical and measuring skills for following recipes and giving change to students. Basic computer skills preferred. Cashiering skills preferred. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Authorizer policies and building and department procedures. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment. 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. Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals. Operating knowledge of information technology systems and any other department specific software and equipment required within one month after entering position. Knowledge of large volume food production, service and sanitizing equipment, preferred. Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils including knives, slicers, thermometers and cleaning agents. Reporting Relationships Reports to: Food Services Program Manager and/or Kitchen Manager. Direct reports: None. Budget and/or Resource Responsibility Position does not require budgetary responsibility. Assists with meal payment collection from students. Employee is responsible for funds security. Physical Requirements 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. Benefits and Compensation Hourly rate starting at $18.00 per hour, based on experience. Part-time, working 27.5 hours a week (8:00am - 2:00pm). School year starts August 19, 2026; ends May 27, 2027. 9 month/165 student workday calendar. PERA Retirement Benefits. Responsibility to verify experience rests with employee. EEO Statement The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Academy