LINE COOK

** Applications will be received until 3/17/24. 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:
To assist the Executive Chef in providing meals at employee cafeteria and in providing food items for catering operation.
 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 - $24.00 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.
• Communicates with customers explaining food items, and taking food orders.
• Operates cash register, accepting money and credit card payments, 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.
• Operates, cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment.
• Stocks and organizes food related items and kitchen supplies in refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, and storeroom.
• Braising, grilling, sautéing, baking, roasting, frying, steaming, blanching as part of usual food prep.
• Ability to interpret and execute recipes and cooking instructions provided both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to set up standard serving line, hot line, salad bar, hot bar and grab and go items.
• Ability to prepare, transport and set up catering functions.
   

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum education of a High School Diploma  or GED.
• Experience as a line cook is rewuired.
• Knowledge with Google applications
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills, and strong attention to detail
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate catering requests.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate in English both written and oral formats.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Possess excellent level of customer service skills.
• Ability to use critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems quickly.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment: ovens, steamers, fryers, grills, refrigeration, slicers, etc.
• 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.
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