Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $39,852.00 - $55,800.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
retirement plans
paid life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid holidays
Job Description
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is a unique and inclusive educational institution dedicated to empowering students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired. As a Deaf and Blind-led academy, CSDB fosters an environment where language, leadership, and learning intersect to promote student agency. The school emphasizes growth, pride, and authenticity while helping students develop their presence, purpose, and wayfinding skills. CSDB is committed to building generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who are prepared to set new standards and make impactful changes in the world. The academy offers a nurturing and supportive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Residency in the State of Colorado at the time of application
- Six months of relevant experience in an occupation related to food service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, lift, stoop, reach, walk, and stand for extended periods
- Ability to use personal protective equipment as required
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions
- Willingness to attain proficiency in ASL at the survival skill level if not already proficient
Job Qualifications
- Experience in food preparation or food service in school, residential, hospital, or institutional settings
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions
- Knowledge of National School Lunch Program procedures and regulations
- Familiarity with special diets and/or altered textured modifications for special needs students
- Proficiency or willingness to attain proficiency at the survival skill level in American Sign Language (ASL)
- A courteous, professional, and helpful attitude
- Experience utilizing the Nutri-Kids program desired
Job Duties
- Set up the serving line and coordinate the setup with the baker and/or lead cook
- Read and apply the nutrient analysis
- use correct serving utensils for portion control
- Coordinate with the cook-lead to ensure timely serving of prepared and batch-cooked foods, minimizing wait times for students
- Communicate with students and staff in a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner
- Use sign language to communicate with deaf students
- Adhere consistently to scheduled meal serving times
- Prepare special diet foods or accommodate specific dietary requests in advance
- Assist in training student workers in proper serving and sanitation procedures
- Follow established recipes accurately
- consult with the lead cook and/or baker if assistance is needed
- Portion serving sizes using Nutri Kids worksheets for breakfast and lunch or the Food for Fifty cookbook for dinner
- Garnish and present salads and desserts creatively to enhance visual appeal
- Serve food in a safe and sanitary manner
- Store and rotate food daily using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method
- Follow and initial the cleaning schedule weekly
- Sanitize equipment and utensils properly
- Keep work areas free of food debris and maintain a clean and orderly environment
- Maintain accessible and properly mixed sanitized bleach water for regular use
- Clean food serving areas daily
- wipe down dining tables and chairs after each meal service
- Monitor and clean condiment tables and salad bars between meal times
- ensure ice touches the bottom of food pans
- Wash dishes, silverware, pots, and pans
- take out trash as needed
- Monitor and record food temperatures (hot and cold)
- Keep food storage areas neat, sanitary, and organized
- label, cover, and store all foods properly
- Complete HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) logs daily
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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