Kitchen Manager

Salary:

$45,340.91 - $49,875.00

Annually Location:

Lakewood, CO Job Number:

01131

Division:

Administrative Services Department:

Food Services Closing Date:

5/12/2026 11:59

PM Mountain FLSA Status:

Non-exempt To Apply All applicants must submit: 1. Resume 2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement.

We live our values:

Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication. RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities. Summary of Position The Kitchen Manager plays a key leadership role in creating a welcoming, high-quality cafe experience for students, faculty, and staff. This position blends culinary production, cafe operations, and team leadership in a fast-paced and supportive campus environment. Reporting to the Director, the Kitchen Manager oversees daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and consistency across service areas. Responsibilities include preparing and executing recipes, estimating food and supply needs, developing prep sheets, and maintaining rotating menus aligned with customer volume and catering demands. This role supervises and trains a team of 10-12 employees, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, portion control, scheduling, and operational procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the RRCC Children's Center; overseeing grill operations and daily specials; coordinating catered events; managing ordering and inventory; maintaining proper storage and temperature controls; and communicating with clients regarding catering logistics as needed. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours or cross-campus work. During the summer months, scheduled hours are reduced and compensation is paid at 75% of the regular rate. Qualifications Required Qualifications ServSafe Certificate High school diploma or equivalent One year supervisory experience Three (3) years of food-service experience Physical &Cognitive Demands The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position. Consistently moves, positions, and transports materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Constant standing and walking for up to 8-hour shifts on hard surfaces. Frequent lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping, and kneeling to access equipment, coolers, and shelving. Repetitive hand use for food preparation, cleaning, and operating equipment. Works in office and kitchen environments, including exposure to heat, cold (walk-in freezers), noise, and fast-paced conditions. Constantly communicates with staff, students, vendors, and customers and must exchange accurate information. Cognitive demands include analyzing, coordinating, problem-solving, communicating, training staff, and managing multiple priorities. Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure while maintaining accuracy and safety. The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303)914-6298 or Jennifer.

Matthews@rrcc.edu . Starting Salary Starting salary range for this position is $47,500.20-$52,250.00 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. To Apply All applicants must submit: Resume Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Visit our Careerswebsite to submit your application. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu . Notice to all Applicants Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review. Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material. Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire. Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment. Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify. Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security. Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

RRCC/CCCS

is an Equal Opportunity Employer Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/disclaimers-and-legal-notices . We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community. Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive. For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please visit: https://www.rrcc.edu/campus-police .