Job Overview
Employment Type
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Hourly
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Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.51 - $1.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Retirement Savings Plans
leave and professional development programs
Job Description
Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a distinguished public school district located just south of downtown Denver, Colorado. Serving approximately 13,000 students across a diverse range of educational settings, LPS encompasses ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. The district prides itself on maintaining strong community connections and actively engaging residents to support its mission. A hallmark of this district is its ambitious 100 Percent Goal, which aims to graduate every student fully prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. This unwavering commitment to educational excellence and community involvement makes LPS... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in culinary arts, nutrition, or food service or associate’s degree in culinary arts plus 2 years experience as sous chef
- serve safe certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- preferred experience in large-scale food service production including cook/chill operations and commercial kettles
- institutional food service or catering experience preferred
- strong culinary skills and knowledge of large-scale preparation techniques
- understanding of nutrition principles and child nutrition regulations
- interpersonal and customer service skills
- inventory and cost control knowledge
- excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- ability to manage stress and shifting priorities
- first aid/CPR certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in culinary arts, nutrition, or food service or associate’s degree in culinary arts plus 2 years’ experience as sous chef
- serve safe certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- first aid/CPR certification preferred
- experience in large-scale food service production including cook/chill operations, commercial kettles, grinders, graters, choppers, vacuum sealers, large-scale baking
- institutional food service or catering experience preferred
- strong culinary skills and knowledge of large-scale preparation techniques
- understanding of nutrition principles and child nutrition regulations
- interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to manage stress and shifting priorities
- inventory and cost control knowledge
- excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Job Duties
- Coordinate daily operations in bakery, produce, and cook/chill processing
- review production schedules, menu distribution plans, and operational tasks
- develop daily task lists and identify opportunities for workflow efficiency
- assist in developing and testing recipes for central and school kitchen use
- ensure all food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP, Serve Safe) are strictly followed
- train managers, employees, and substitutes on food production, handling, and storage
- support ordering, receiving, and inventory processes to maintain freshness and minimize waste
- evaluate produce quality and support cost and inventory controls
- maintain accurate temperature logs and utilize electronic monitoring systems as needed
- serve as backup for managing orders, inventory, recipes, and production records
- support compliance with the National School Lunch Program’s accountability requirements
- maintain strong, respectful communication with students, staff, and the community
- collaborate with central office to manage labor hours, production schedules, and administrative submissions
- ensure food production duties are completed accurately and on time, rotating staff tasks when needed
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