Kitchen Specialist

Job Summary:

• Organizes the preparation and service of food in the school. Responsible for food service activity, to include but not be limited to providing breakfast, lunch, and snack. Responsible for attending all mandatory meetings and training events.
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Uphold the mission, values, policies, and procedures of Roundup Fellowship.
• Plan and disseminate weekly/monthly menu for breakfast and lunch.
• Ensures food preparation according to menu and specifications.
• Ensures food quality and timely service.
• Oversees and assists kitchen and lunchroom clean up.
• Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization of utensils, equipment and facilities.
• Communicates information obtained in meetings and training along with proper methods for safe and sterile food service to staff.
• Prepares foods for special events as needed.
• Determines approximate number of students to be present each day and orders accordingly
• Maintains accurate inventory and inventory controls.
• Completes and submits accurate forms and paperwork to meet established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.
• High school graduate (or equivalent) and four years’ experience working with children OR a Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of volume food preparation methods, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft Office.
• Must have 5 years of Valid Driving experience and a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be willing to obtain Valid Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire
• Satisfactory Central Registry and CBI record check.
• Ability to do simple math calculations and analyze data.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure while dealing with a variety of emotions and frustrations.
• Requires scheduling flexibility, including being on-call.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively with respect and tact to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate plans, prepare materials.
• Certification in crisis management-Safety Care.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Requires sufficient range of physical strength, endurance, and mobility to assist with food preparation.
• Requires adequate range of hearing and vision to properly supervise students.
• Requires mental flexibility, emotional stability, personal maturity, and creativity in dealing with difficult situations.
• Successful completion of the organization’s crisis intervention training Safety Care, which includes restraints.

Position to remain open until filled.