Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.96 - $24.73
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) is a prominent educational institution dedicated to fostering challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities for all students in its expansive service area. Covering approximately 500 square miles, BVSD serves diverse communities including Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown, and Gold Hill. Known for its comprehensive and innovative approach to education, the district emphasizes intellectual growth, physical development, and social-emotional well-being to prepare students for successful, civically engaged lives. The school district is committed to equity and excellence in education while maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment for students, families, and staff alike. For more information, visit the BVSD website.
The Food Services Assistant (FSA) position is based in Meadowlark School, Erie, Colorado, within the BVSD Food Services unit. This is a 0.375 FTE role, equating to 15 hours per week on a regular, ongoing basis, typically following a 9-month hourly work schedule aligned with the academic year. The position is scheduled to begin on August 5, 2026. The pay range for this role is between $17.96 and $22.41 per hour for new hires or employees new to this employee group, with a potential pay range extension to $24.73 per hour based on experience and education. BVSD follows a salary placement rather than negotiation process, ensuring equitable pay in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. This comprehensive role within Food Services plays a crucial part in ensuring students have access to nutritious, well-prepared meals in a clean and safe environment.
The Food Services Assistant supports daily meal operations by preparing and serving meals according to established menus and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Key responsibilities include reheating main course items, assembling salad bars, setting up service lines, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards. The FSA works closely with the Kitchen Satellite Lead to receive and store food supplies, maintain accurate inventory records, oversee proper food rotation and labeling, and assist with temperature logs, production records, and cashiering tasks such as meal sales and money collection. This role requires adherence to allergen procedures and compliance with national and district food safety regulations, ensuring the well-being of students with dietary restrictions.
Communication and teamwork are essential in this role, as the Food Services Assistant fosters positive, professional relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider school community. The position plays a strategic part in promoting the district’s wellness policies and food service program philosophy, engaging with the community to educate about meal offerings, food sources, and overall objectives. Through respectful interaction and collaboration, the FSA helps create a welcoming dining experience for everyone involved.
In addition to operational duties, the Food Services Assistant assists with financial reporting and cashier responsibilities using front-of-house software systems, ensuring accurate collection and accounting of meal funds. Maintaining strict adherence to health and safety protocols is imperative to mitigate risks and uphold BVSD's high standards for food services. The FSA also participates in mandatory trainings, contributes to the sanitation of kitchen areas including walk-ins, refrigeration units, and storage, and supports compliance with the district’s equity and excellence commitments.
Overall, this position offers a vital opportunity for individuals interested in contributing to a supportive educational environment through food service excellence, embracing inclusivity, and delivering nutritious meals that support student health and academic success. The Food Services Assistant role is ideal for those who value teamwork, have strong communication skills, and are dedicated to upholding safety and quality standards in a dynamic school setting.
The Food Services Assistant (FSA) position is based in Meadowlark School, Erie, Colorado, within the BVSD Food Services unit. This is a 0.375 FTE role, equating to 15 hours per week on a regular, ongoing basis, typically following a 9-month hourly work schedule aligned with the academic year. The position is scheduled to begin on August 5, 2026. The pay range for this role is between $17.96 and $22.41 per hour for new hires or employees new to this employee group, with a potential pay range extension to $24.73 per hour based on experience and education. BVSD follows a salary placement rather than negotiation process, ensuring equitable pay in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. This comprehensive role within Food Services plays a crucial part in ensuring students have access to nutritious, well-prepared meals in a clean and safe environment.
The Food Services Assistant supports daily meal operations by preparing and serving meals according to established menus and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Key responsibilities include reheating main course items, assembling salad bars, setting up service lines, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards. The FSA works closely with the Kitchen Satellite Lead to receive and store food supplies, maintain accurate inventory records, oversee proper food rotation and labeling, and assist with temperature logs, production records, and cashiering tasks such as meal sales and money collection. This role requires adherence to allergen procedures and compliance with national and district food safety regulations, ensuring the well-being of students with dietary restrictions.
Communication and teamwork are essential in this role, as the Food Services Assistant fosters positive, professional relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider school community. The position plays a strategic part in promoting the district’s wellness policies and food service program philosophy, engaging with the community to educate about meal offerings, food sources, and overall objectives. Through respectful interaction and collaboration, the FSA helps create a welcoming dining experience for everyone involved.
In addition to operational duties, the Food Services Assistant assists with financial reporting and cashier responsibilities using front-of-house software systems, ensuring accurate collection and accounting of meal funds. Maintaining strict adherence to health and safety protocols is imperative to mitigate risks and uphold BVSD's high standards for food services. The FSA also participates in mandatory trainings, contributes to the sanitation of kitchen areas including walk-ins, refrigeration units, and storage, and supports compliance with the district’s equity and excellence commitments.
Overall, this position offers a vital opportunity for individuals interested in contributing to a supportive educational environment through food service excellence, embracing inclusivity, and delivering nutritious meals that support student health and academic success. The Food Services Assistant role is ideal for those who value teamwork, have strong communication skills, and are dedicated to upholding safety and quality standards in a dynamic school setting.
Job Requirements
- Completed and submitted BVSD online application
- Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English, must pass English component of interview process
- Must pass post offer physical
- Must pass FS Online Training Assessment by completion of probationary period
- Must proficiently operate kitchen equipment within the 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, must pass English component of interview process
- Must pass post offer physical
- Must pass FS Online Training Assessment by completion of probationary period
- Must proficiently operate kitchen equipment within the probationary period
- Ability to lift 40 lbs. on a frequent basis
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one year experience in food service work
- Basic skills: personal computing, keyboarding and word processing
- critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Proficient operation of QSP point of sale software system
- Understand and follow all HACCP Standard Operating Procedures
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, but not limited to, walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage, and the Food Service site office areas
- Participate in the meal service periods assigned either as server or cashier, dependent on the school site’s needs
- Follow menu instructions, portion sizes
- utilize proper equipment
- Maintain a smooth flow of service and work closely with co-workers to assure that the students, staff, and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience
- Participate in the proper receiving, storage, and inventorying of all food, paper, chemicals, and dry stores according to the BVSD FS Department Standard Operating Procedures
- Ensure the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned
- Assist in accurate inputting of all production and meal count data required for compliance with the National School Lunch Program
- Review and handle student allergen reports, and follow established procedures for preparing and serving meals to students with allergies
- Assist the Kitchen Satellite Lead in accurate reporting of all sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, processing of advanced payments, and preparation of daily deposit slips
- Record and maintain temperature logs for equipment, food production, and food transport, as outlined in the BVSD FS Standard Operating Procedures, and complete mandatory trainings
- Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected, and provided a positive work and learning environment
- Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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