Nutrition Services Hiring and Staffing Specialist

GRADE: G14 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8:  $ 25.36 - $31.27)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $25.36
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 12
JOB CODE: 1170
POSITION TYPE: NEW � PERMANENT/REGULAR
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.  

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY: 

Responsible for coordinating the ongoing hiring, onboarding, and training of Nutrition Services staff. Supports recruitment efforts, facilitates new-employee orientation, and provides technical assistance to candidates throughout the hiring process. Coordinates the Cook-Cashier training program, including scheduling, delivering training, collecting payroll documentation, and ensuring department and professional standards are met. Ensures effective implementation of district, state, and federal Child Nutrition program requirements and related initiatives. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 

JOB TASK DESCRIPTION:
1.    Supports the Nutrition Services Resource Manager with administrative functions, including scheduling interviews, coordinating staff appreciation efforts, and assisting with department communications and projects.  Responsible for the ongoing recruitment and hiring of kitchen staff, including but not limited to posting vacancies, reviewing applications, attending job fairs, participating in interviews, and conducting reference checks.  Facilitate and track new hire onboarding processes to ensure all pre-employment requirements and district onboarding procedures are completed in a timely manner. Creates, maintains, and updates employee records, including new hires, transfers, status changes, and separations, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Provides technical support and guidance to applicants utilizing the district recruitment system and communicates with candidates regarding vacancies, application procedures, and hiring timelines.    
2.    Responsible for scheduling and coordinating assignments of floater kitchen managers and cook cashier trainees across kitchen locations. Coordinates on-site orientation and training for new hires and employees transitioning to new roles.    
3.    Tracks, monitors, and processes employee payroll information for Cook Cashier Trainees to ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll procedures, including supplemental timesheets.  Ensure payroll documents and approvals are submitted in accordance with established payroll deadlines. Maintains and reviews payroll records for the purpose of tracking Wage & Stipend Grant distribution and reporting.     
4.    Responsible for documenting and communicating performance-related observations and training progress to appropriate leadership. Assists in compiling information for evaluations and supports tracking of employee progress prior to placement in regular positions. 
5.    Responsible for coordinating and tracking training for Nutrition Services employees. Monitors completion of required annual training hours to ensure compliance with professional standards.     
6.    Assist in maintaining MPLH spreadsheet templates and employee tracking systems for all kitchen locations, outlining allowable staffing hours based on participation.    
7.    Performs other job-related duties as assigned.     

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.  
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Minimum of one (1) year of administrative or clerical experience in a fast-paced office setting required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience that required customer service.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Must meet minimum national professional standards and training requirements for sch