Nutrition Services Assistant (7 hours) en Mapleton Public Schools
Mapleton Public Schools · Meadow Community School, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Oficina en Meadow Community School
- Position Type:
Nutrition Services/Nutrition Services Assistant - Date Posted:
10/7/2025 - Location:
Meadow Community School - Closing Date:
10/14/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide - Prepare food according to planned menus, using approved school recipes and safe food handling procedures.
- Serve food to students, teachers, staff, and community.
- Clean and maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.
- Foster a team environment by assisting co-workers with scheduled work demands.
- Label and prepare food for storage.
- Maintain and care for kitchen equipment.
- Communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
- Operate cash register, computer, and/or utilize roster system.
- May fill in for absent manager as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
- Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
| Nutrition Services Assistant (7 hours) | JobID: 3546 |
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.
CLASSIFIED VACANCY
POSITION: Nutrition Services Assistant
LOCATION: Meadow Community
PAY RANGE: CC-1 Range, $18.48 - $25.66 per hour
CALENDAR: 172 Days, 7 Hours per day
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Nutrition Services
SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Mapleton Public Schools is a small but mighty internationally accredited public school district located in one of the fastest-growing areas of metro Denver – Adams County. We are committed to raising expectations, providing choices for learning, and removing obstacles to success so that we can guarantee all students achieve their dreams and enthusiastically contribute to their community, country, and world.
With schools in both North Denver and Thornton, Mapleton covers 25 square miles and serves suburban and light industrial communities. Often considered “the heart” of the Denver metro area, Mapleton Public Schools is where major Colorado arteries including Interstate 25, Highway 36, Interstate 270, and Interstate 76 converge. Mapleton is also where beautiful new school buildings, inspired by the community’s rich history, elevate our innovative and spirited future.
We serve more than 7,000 talented students who are eager to partner with you to create positive, successful learning environments. All of Mapleton’s schools are small-by-design. Our portfolio of schools provides an enticing menu of options, including STEM, Big Picture, Dual Language, Gifted and Talented, International focus, EL Learning, University Partnership, Online, Performing and Visual Arts, and Young Adult. Our school designs emphasize “how” learning is supported, not “what” students will learn. We believe when students choose a school where the content is delivered in a way that aligns with their interests and passions, they will be more engaged and will successfully master the content standards.
Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for our families, and for our teachers, and we hope for you, too!
For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website here.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for supporting the food service program by preparing meals according to planned menus and recipes, serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining the kitchen, labeling, and preparing food for storage, and operating the cash register.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building assignment or department.
NOTE: Nutrition Assistants are hired and assigned to school and programs based on the kitchen needs and meal participation. Staff members may be reassigned in accordance with applicable law and policy when any of the following occur: meal participation changes or kitchen needs change at either the currently assigned kitchen or another kitchen in the district.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
No experience required.
Experience with food service and/or school nutrition programs preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:
Oral and written communication skills. English language skills. Basic math skills. Customer service and public relations skills. Personal computer and keyboarding skills preferred. Knowledge of personal hygiene/health. Knowledge of nutrition services, child nutrition, and Health Department guidelines preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction. Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures. Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. 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.
Operating knowledge of mixer, dishwasher, slicer, computer, and adding machine preferred at hire; required within one month after hire. Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred. Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.
SUPERVISORY/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES:
Duties may require cross training in one or more of the following: food preparation line, operating cash register, maintain kitchen equipment.
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 - 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, copy, and use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to analyze, coordinate, and compile. Occasionally required to compute, negotiate, evaluate, and instruct.
EVALUATION:
The performance of this job will be in accordance with the Board’s policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
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