Food Services Assistant

Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.96 - $24.73

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance program

flexible spending plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Job Description

Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) is a comprehensive educational institution committed to creating challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities for all children within its extensive service area which spans approximately 500 square miles in Colorado. BVSD serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown, and Gold Hill. The district focuses on intellectual growth, physical development, and social-emotional well-being to ensure that each student is prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. With a strong emphasis on equity and excellence, BVSD actively fosters an inclusive environment for all students, families, and staff. The school district also prioritizes a positive work environment for its employees, aiming to uphold respect and collaboration throughout its many programs. BVSD is dedicated to equitable access, non-discrimination, and providing high-quality services to its educational community. The Food Services Assistant position is based at Ryan Elementary School in Lafayette, Colorado, and is a vital role within the Food Services Department of BVSD. This position is a part-time, unit-based role working approximately 18.76 hours per week, classified as regular and ongoing employment under a 9-month hourly schedule. The salary range for this position starts from $17.96 and extends up to $24.73 per hour, depending on experience and education qualifications. Successful candidates can expect a supportive and professional work environment where continuing food safety training and opportunities to grow within the district are emphasized.

As a Food Services Assistant, the role provides crucial support for daily school meal operations by preparing and serving meals according to menus and strict Standard Operating Procedures set forth by the BVSD Food Services Department. This includes duties related to reheating, salad bar setup, and meal service line presentation to ensure smooth and efficient meal periods for students and staff. The Food Services Assistant also plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with food safety standards. Responsibilities include receiving and storing food and supplies with proper rotation and labeling, assisting with inventory counts, and performing cashiering tasks such as managing meal sales and processing payments using front-of-house software. The position requires collaboration with the Kitchen Satellite Lead and other team members to uphold allergen procedures and ensure accurate documentation through temperature logs, production records, and meal counts. The FSA fosters positive relationships within the school community by engaging in respectful communication and teamwork, supporting an inclusive atmosphere reflective of BVSD's commitment to equity and excellence. This job offers meaningful opportunities to contribute to the well-being and nutritional health of students, enhancing their overall school experience while developing valuable skills within food service operations and compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Requirements

Completed and submitted BVSD online application
Communicate read, write and speak in English
pass English component of interview process
Must pass post offer physical
Must pass FS Online Training Assessment by completion of probationary period
Proficiently operate kitchen equipment within probationary period
Ability to lift 40 lbs on a frequent basis

Job Qualifications

Completed and submitted BVSD online application
Communicate read, write and speak in English
pass English component of interview process
Must pass post offer physical
Must pass FS Online Training Assessment by completion of probationary period
Proficiently operate kitchen equipment within probationary period
Ability to lift 40 lbs on a frequent basis
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum one year experience in food service work preferred
Basic skills in personal computing, keyboarding, word processing, critical thinking and problem solving preferred
Proficient operation of QSP point of sale software system preferred
Understand and follow all HACCP Standard Operating Procedures preferred

Job Duties

Participate in the proper reheating of main course items, side dishes and salad bar preparation and serving of meals according to the BVSD FS Department Standard Operating Procedures
Understand and communicate the BVSD Food Services Program philosophy and inform FS staff and the school community of the District Wellness Policy, meals, food sources, recipes, and overall Food Services program goals on a daily basis
Participate and maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria, and storage areas under the auspices of the Food Service Department, including walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage, and Food Service site office areas
Participate in meal service periods assigned as server or cashier, following menu instructions, portion sizes and utilizing proper equipment
Maintain a smooth flow of service and work closely with co-workers to assure pleasurable dining experience for students, staff and faculty
Participate in proper receiving, storage, and inventorying of all food, paper, chemicals and dry stores according to BVSD FS Department Standard Operating Procedures
Ensure freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food, proper wrapping and labeling, and preparing assigned food quantities
Assist in accurate inputting of production and meal count data for National School Lunch Program compliance
Review and handle student allergen reports and follow procedures for preparing and serving meals to students with allergies
Assist the Kitchen Satellite Lead in accurate reporting of sales transactions, account balances, fund collection, processing advanced payments, and preparing daily deposit slips
Record and maintain temperature logs for equipment, food production, and transport as outlined in BVSD FS Standard Operating Procedures
Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment
Establish positive relations with internal and external customers including students, staff, school administration, parents and community members
Perform other duties as assigned