FOOD SERVICE WORKER, SUBSTITUTE at DPS Careers

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Food Safety, Customer Service, Cash Handling, Cleaning, Sanitization, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

** Applications will be received until August 5, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. ** About this job: Serves as a substitute food service worker across District schools, preparing and serving school meals in accordance with food and safety standards as needed. This is an on-call role that fills in during staff absences. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary Range.$20.00/ hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. What You'll Do: Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods in accordance with food and safety standards. Washes, cuts, cooks and or re-heats food items, weighing and measuring ingredients, according to recipes and instructions. Sets up serving lines and serves meal or meal components. Communicates with students and school staff when serving food items. Operates cash register, accepting money and making change for food and beverages served. Cleans and sanitizes dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment and facilities in accordance with approved. housekeeping and safety practices and guidelines; performs related kitchen and facility related duties (e.g., laundry, general cleaning). Operates kitchen equipment. Stocks and organizes food related items and kitchen supplies in refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, and store room; stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Follows approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food-serving areas and in dining area. What You’ll Need: High School Diploma/GED preferred. Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position. Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Responsibilities

The food service worker prepares and serves school meals while adhering to food and safety standards. This role also involves cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment and facilities.