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This role coordinates daily food preparation in the Arvada site kitchen, including collaborating with program supervisors and leadership to review menu plans and ensure nutritional standards are met. Assists in developing daily project lists to define the responsibilities and procedures for Kitchen Aides. This includes training and coordinating Kitchen Aides to ensure the efficient and proper delivery of food for all Head Start children across five locations. Ensures proper meal service records are kept, such as allergen lists, inventory, and food temperature records. Manages the daily kitchen checklists ensuring all food safety standards are monitored and adhered to by all kitchen staff.\nSCHEDULE:\nThis is a full-time position, with full-time work over the summer. Generally, there are no weekends and occasional evenings; hours are typically 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday.\nPlease note that work is required to be completed on-site.\nCOMPENSATION:\nHiring Range: $23.00 - $24.00 USD Hourly\nCompensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.\nBENEFITS:\nJefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES:\nResponsible for daily scratch-kitchen operations in compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Jefferson County Health Department food safety guidelines. \nOversees and contributes to food preparation, cookery, recipe execution, inventory rotation (FIFO), task delegation, and production planning to ensure nutrition standards and required substitutions are prepared, including all special diets. \nCoordinates and executes timely meal service for breakfast, lunch, snack, classroom deliveries, and offsite deliveries. \nOrganizes team production tasks, ensures accurate measurements per CACFP requirements, monitors food temperatures, and maintains required temperature and sanitation logs. \nDevelops daily production schedules to maximize time, equipment, and kitchen space. \nCommunicates clear expectations to Kitchen Aides, provides task direction, and supports cross-training to strengthen team performance and efficiency. \nCollaborates with the Kitchen Manager and supervisors to review kitchen systems, implement operational improvements, and support nutrition-related program initiatives, including family and classroom engagement opportunities. \nSupports Kitchen Manager for receiving, storage, and inventory control to maintain product quality and minimize waste. Ensure proper handling, labeling, stock rotation, and quality assessment of all food items. Communicates proactively when inventory needs adjustments. \nReinforces safe and sanitary food handling practices and proper equipment use. Monitors equipment condition and coordinates maintenance or repair needs with the Kitchen Manager. \nAssists in the oversight of all kitchen staff, ensuring food handling protocols are met and equipment is well maintained. \nOther duties and responsibilities as assigned. \nQUALIFICATIONS:\nResearch shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.\nMinimum Qualifications: \nEducation: High School Diploma or GED. \nExperience: 1 year of work-related experience. \n Must have a valid driver's license by hire date. \nPlease note that an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. \nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nSchool food or industrial food service experience. \nCertifications/Licenses: Food Handler’s Certification and Annual certification in Child and Adult Care Food Programs. \nCulinary training. \nBilingual (English and Spanish) preferred \nADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:\nMust have training on: universal precautions, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and food safety certification within the first 30 days of hire. \nMust obtain physical examination and tuberculosis test at hire. \nMust be able to carry/lift loads greater than 35 pounds and transport up to 50 pounds on occasion. 100% of time spent standing and walking. \nThe physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations for this position include: Standing/walking for entire shift, frequently carrying/lifting loads greater than 35 pounds, and occasionally transporting up to 50 pounds. \nOffer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. \nA valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer for every position. \nAccommodations Statement:\nWe encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.\nAPPLICATION:\nQualified applicants are encouraged to apply.\nAll applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities\nA resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. \nCurrent Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. \nIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. \nApplications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.\nFor more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs\nQuestions? 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