MANAGER C, FOOD SERVICE

•Applications will be received until May 26, 2026 . 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:

School:

Stedman Elementary School Manage food service operations at assigned school site within the Denver Public School Food and Nutrition system, managing food service staff and performing day-to-day food service operations at assigned school.

What DPS Offers You:

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary Range $24.00 - $26.18 per hour . 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:

Manager Food Service Level I - IV is determined by number of participants in Food Service program at assigned site and Enterprise Management/Department of Food and Nutrition Services. Develops and implements day-to-day strategies to improve food services program. Supports and assists area supervisor with staffing coordination to address daily staffing utilization, shortages and imbalances; and implementation of new programs that improve the efficiency and cost of day to day operations. Leads training at site to improve District consistency in areas of food production, HACCP, customer service, food presentation, and marketing. .Orders, checks in and stores food and supplies properly. Develops effective staff site teams, and customer service oriented relationships with staff at assigned schools. Oversees and manages food services staff, and preparation and serving of school meals at assigned school site. Monitors and participates in food preparation, cooking, and serving meals to students and adults. Monitors and evaluates preparation and serving of meals, and conformance to planned menus, making emergency substitutions that comply with meal pattern requirements. Observes, supervises, and delegates to Food Service staff, preparing work schedules; assigning and managing; training and enforcing proper procedures and work standards; evaluating work performance; and recommending disciplinary action. Creates and updates records and reports in compliance with financial procedures, local, state and federal school nutrition program and sanitation regulations. Monitors and inspects for compliance to dress code, equipment use and operation, sanitation and safety standards, and security measures, making corrections when deficiencies are identified. Monitors and cleans kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas. Trains, supervises and evaluates food service staff. Supervises or operates cash register, accepting money and making change for food and beverages served. Perform other duties, as requested.

What You'll Need:

High School/GED preferred. Demonstrated experience leading and managing staff in food services operations. Experience in financial management involving on-site money handling. Previous institutional food service or restaurant experience preferred, but not required. Completion of orientation class within first month of employment required. Completion of food preparation classes provided by the Department of Food and Nutrition Services encouraged. 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. Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun