Line Cooks Needed for Permanent Employment

Facility & Building Operations

Supports individual, team or department through practical application of knowledge, use of proven techniques, and adherence to procedures. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service.

A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.

Salary range $20.000 to $24.612 per hour. time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods in accordance with food and safety standards

Washes, cuts, cooks and or re-heats food items, weighing and measuring ingredients, according to recipes and instructions

Communicates with customers explaining food items, and taking food orders

Operates cash register, accepting money and credit card payments, making change for food and beverages served

Cleans and sanitizes dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment and facilities in accordance with approved housekeeping and safety practices and guidelines

Operates, cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment

Stocks and organizes food related items and kitchen supplies in refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, and storeroom

Braising, grilling, sauting, baking, roasting, frying, steaming, blanching as part of usual food prep

Ability to interpret and execute recipes and cooking instructions provided both verbally and in writing

Ability to set up standard serving line, hot line, salad bar, hot bar and grab and go items

Ability to prepare, transport and set up catering functions

Managing food and product ordering by maintaining accurate inventory and purchasing records, minimizing waste, and supporting budget management. Overseeing daily operations to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and operational standards. Completing and maintaining end-of-day financial and operational records in accordance with established processes. Experience as a line cook is required.

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

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. Equity. 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. Denver Public Schools