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Food Services Assistant

Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO, United States


Boulder Valley School District is committed to providing challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. The district serves communities across approximately 500 square miles.

Location : US:CO:BOULDER

School : Boulder High

Position Title : Food Services Assistant

Position Start Date : April 27, 2026

Position Type : Unit C-Food Services

FTE : 0.438 – 17.52 hours per week – Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule : 9 Month – Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $17.96 – $22.41

Position Pay Range : $17.96 – $24.73

Closing Date : May 4, 2026

Summary
The Food Service Assistant (FSA) supports daily school meal operations at the assigned school by preparing and serving meals according to menus and Standard Operating Procedures. The FSA assists with reheating, salad bar setup, service line presentation, and maintains a clean, safe kitchen environment. Working closely with the school Kitchen Satellite Lead, the FSA manages supplies, food rotation, labeling, temperature logs, production records, inventory counts, and cashiering tasks including meal sales, money collection, and use of front-of-house software. The role follows allergen procedures, upholds food safety regulations, and fosters a positive, inclusive environment through respectful communication, teamwork, and strong relationships with students, staff, families, and the school community.

Responsibilities

Participate in the proper reheating of main course items, side dishes, and salad bar preparation and serving of meals according to BVSD Food Services Department Standard Operating Procedures.

Understand and communicate the BVSD Food Services Program philosophy and inform FS staff and the school community of the District Wellness Policy, meals, food sources, recipes, and overall Food Services program goals on a daily basis.

Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria, and storage areas under the auspices of the Food Service Department.

Serve or operate the cashier during meal service periods as assigned. Follow menu instructions, portion sizes, and utilize proper equipment.

Ensure a smooth flow of service and work closely with co‑workers to provide a pleasurable dining experience for students, staff, and faculty.

Participate in the receiving, storage, and inventorying of all food, paper, chemicals, and dry stores according to BVSD FS Department Standard Operating Procedures.

Ensure the freshness of all prepared items through proper rotation, wrapping, labeling, and preparation of assigned quantities.

Accurately enter production and meal count data for compliance with the National School Lunch Program, review and handle student allergen reports, and follow established procedures for preparing and serving meals to students with allergies.

Assist the Kitchen Satellite Lead with reporting of all sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, processing of advanced payments, and preparation of daily deposit slips.

Record and maintain temperature logs for equipment, food production, and food transport as outlined in BVSD FS Standard Operating Procedures and complete mandatory trainings.

Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring employees and students are valued, respected, and provided a positive work/learning environment.

Establish positive relationships with internal and external customers, including students, staff, school administration, parents, and community members.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

Completed and submitted BVSD online application.

Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English; must pass the English component of the interview process.

Must pass a post‑offer physical exam.

Must pass the Food Services Online Training Assessment by completion of the probationary period.

Must be proficient in operating kitchen equipment within the probationary period.

Ability to lift 40 lbs frequently.

Preferred:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of one year experience in Food Service Work.

Basic skills: personal computing, keyboarding, word processing, critical thinking, and problem‑solving.

Proficient operation of QSP point‑of‑sale software system.

Understanding and following all HACCP Standard Operating Procedures.

Salary Information
Salary placement varies according to experience and education.

Application and Selection Procedure

External Candidates: Apply online at the BVSD careers website.

Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal.

When unable to access the Internet, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.

Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications. Selected candidates will be invited to interview and final selection is contingent upon successful post‑offer screening, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Benefits & Eligibility

Free high‑quality Health and Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Personalized Benefits

Identity Theft Protection

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

EcoPass

BVSD offers eligible employees excellent benefits which may include the items listed above. For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please refer to the Benefits page on the BVSD website.

Boulder Valley School District is an equal‑opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities.

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