Job Description

For School Year 2026-2027
178- Work Day Calendar

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.15+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)
Click on the following link to view the full pay range on the ESP Salary Schedule: https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

Under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager, assist in preparing food for the Nutrition School Lunch Program through the preparation and serving of food on the serving line.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing nutritious meals for students and staff in a safe and sanitary kitchen.
• Maintain excellent customer relations with students, staff and parents.
• Develop and maintain positive, friendly, courteous, and professional relationships with co-workers, students, staff, parents and patrons.
• Stock and price inventory in milk and drink coolers and other storage areas and properly store extra food.
• Stock and set up serving line and all necessary equipment needed to serve meals.
• Sanitize all dishes, equipment, floors, tables, sinks, etc., following completion of daily school meal service. Wash tables in commons area following each meal to ensure sanitary eating areas.
• Remove all trash and waste.
• Utilizing computers for point of sale and district communication.
• Complete all food service tasks as directed by Kitchen Manager.
• Complete opening and closing kitchen preparations including cleaning, storage, and stocking of inventory.
  

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Operating knowledge of oven, steamer, mixer, slicer, dishwasher and computer preferred at time of hire.
• 0-2 years food service experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge to choose and follow recipes, and cook, portion and serve quality food.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Successful completion of Basic Food Safety Class, through El Paso County Health Department, must be acquired within six months of hire and renewed upon expiration.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Note: Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resum�s may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

Application Procedure:
Click on the red "Apply" button to complete an online application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you.
FLSA: Non-Exempt