Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter

Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter Job Description: Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program in charter schools with limited equipment (AACS, ACS, AVA, BFACS, C2E, GVACS, LAECS, DCSMont, North Star Academy, PCKCS, PPACS, Ren Secondary, STEM [Elementary and Secondary], WCA). Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting of forty (40) pounds Constant standing and walking Frequent squatting, reaching, and stooping Position Specific Information (if Applicable) Responsibilities: Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members. Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensures health department sanitation standards. Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions. Pursues opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community. Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students. Assist in the preparation, service and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations. Independently follows menu and recipe instructions. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Operate Point of Sale system with accuracy and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy. Certifications: Education: High School or Equivalent Skills: Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Aspen View Academy Charter School One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 25 FTE: 0.63 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 172 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $17.39 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $22.14 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $17.39 USD - $26.89 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits health vision dental health savings account (HSA) flexible spending accounts (FSA) District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance short and long-term disability critical illness and accident voluntary insurance employee assistance program (EAP) voluntary 401(k) 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 9, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. Academic Excellence Outstanding Educators and Staff Safe, Positive Climate and Culture Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four‑year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success. #J-18808-Ljbffr