Nutrition Services Associate

Position Summary This position will prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to stakeholders, adhering to state, federal, and district policies and procedures. Ensure a smooth flow of students through the payment and point-of-sale system. Follow oral and written position instructions. Support in all matters related to the preparation and delivery of meals. Ensure delicious and nutritious meals are provided daily to support student learning and achievement. Accountable for customer service, compliance, food preparation and delivery, cashiering, and cleaning. Provide participative feedback regarding menu planning and food production. Partner with mentors, interns, and community members to advocate for healthier and flavorful meals for students. Assist manager with report preparation and record maintenance in accordance with USDA, CDE, and district policies. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and serve healthy, nutritious, and appetizing breakfast and lunch to stakeholders. Cashier and student account management. Accurate recording of reimbursable meals using the point-of-sale system. Ensure site, equipment, and textile cleanliness/sanitation in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, including the HACCP program. Assist in ensuring proper food storage in accordance with federal, state, and local nutritional standards and guidelines. Provide feedback regarding the meals that have been offered. Assist in preparing flavorful, nutritious, and National School Lunch Program (NSLP)- compliant meals. Promote food service purchases through marketing, stakeholder buy‑in, taste tests, student involvement, etc. Provide continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with safety standards. Communicate and support school activities that encourage stakeholder involvement in student learning. Assist with implementing standards and procedures. Deliver quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific, and timely feedback to employees that encourages them to perform at their highest level. Serve as a leader by supporting and actively participating in staff professional development. Coach and encourage others to use technology to enhance achievement and accuracy. Demonstrate patience with stakeholders when implementing new systems, policies, and procedures. Attend conferences, training sessions, and other professional development to stay current on nutrition matters. Establish stakeholder rapport to enable proactive responses to potential problems. Address safety concerns by working with stakeholders to ensure compliance with district-wide safety and emergency protocols. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Education / Training / Experience High School graduate or equivalent. Bilingual (preferred). English fluency will be determined through the application and interview process. Licenses or Certifications Valid Colorado Driver's License. Serving It Safe certification within one year of hire. General Expectations Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change. Possesses computer and technology skills. Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers. Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions. Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision. Communicates effectively with the School District community. Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal interactions. Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities. Upholds a generally positive attitude. Complies with all District policies and procedures. Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. Essential Physical Requirements Frequent lifting of 5 (five) to 35 (thirty‑five) pounds. Occasional lifting of up to 75 (seventy‑five) pounds, with assistance. Frequent bending, walking, standing, reaching, and hand and arm movements. Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Use hands to grasp and for fine manipulation. Eye‑hand coordination (e.g., typing, 10‑key). Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics. Visual concentration on equipment. Speak, hear, smell, and taste. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Regular exposure to odors, moisture (wet/humid), extreme heat and cold, and moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to extreme weather, hazardous materials, and bodily fluids. Mostly clean and comfortable. Reports To Nutrition Services Manager or designee. Location The Englewood Campus (Englewood Middle School and Englewood High School). Salary Starting hourly rate is $17.36-19.62 per hour, depending on full‑time, job‑related experience. Benefits At Englewood Schools, we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance employee well‑being and satisfaction. Our offerings include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and pre‑tax savings options through health savings and flexible spending accounts. We also offer a retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association, 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans, and optional voluntary plans for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, cancer, and accidents. Additional Information New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Closing Date This position will close 5 days from the date of the posting or once the vacancy has been filled. Application Instructions All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. Employment Disclaimer This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. To review Title IX policies and procedures, please click here. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque, Director of Opportunity, Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator, 4101 S. Bannock St., Englewood, CO 80110, View phone number on click.appcast.io, or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 950 17th St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 825, Denver, CO 80202. #J-18808-Ljbffr Englewood Public School District