STUDENT, FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Student Food Service Worker

Applications will be received until September 28, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board.

About this job: The Student Food Service Worker assists in the preparation and service of DPS school meals in accordance with food and safety standards. Duties may include preparing food according to recipes, setting up serving lines, serving meals, cleaning & sanitizing dishes, and more.

What DPS Offers You: A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives. Starting hourly rate $19.290 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do: Prepare and serve school meals in accordance with food and safety standards. Prepare food according to recipes. Set up serving lines. Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment. Operate a cash register.

What You'll Need: Be a Denver Public Schools student at Robert F Smith STEAM Academy. 1 letter of reference from a Dean, Counselor, Teacher, Assistant Principal or Principal. Ability to read, count and perform simple math. Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.