Lunch Assistant 1 (Apply directly with Platte River Academy DO NOT apply with DCSD online)
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Job Location:
Highlands Ranch, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 14 - 19
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Posting Title:
Lunch Assistant 1 (Apply directly with Platte River Academy - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)
Job Description:
The lunch Assistant is responsible for assisting with the execution of the food service program for PRA daily lunches. The lunch assistant assists when needed to work with the vendor to maintain weekly ordering allergy forms and to help maintain the quality of lunches. They assist in receiving and serving lunches as well as running the point of sale during lunch. They work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to inspire and motivate volunteers and the team to set up and tear down the lunch facilities daily. They are responsible for cleaning and removing food waste after the lunch is completed. Additionally they work together with all staff to achieve the schools mission.
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to:
Preparation for and management of the annual lunch program offerings
Assist in managing vendor relationships with program vendors.
Assist with maintaining milk inventory
Assist with managing parent volunteers to support daily lunch operations.
Work with lunch manager in reducing food waste
Assist with setup and takedown of the lunch room.
Other duties as needed to run a successful lunch program through our catering partner.
Lunch set up and clean up
Arrive daily at 11:00 am
Setup the POS computer and remove wrappings from food.
If time assist team with any remaining setup
Run the point of sale over 3 lunch periods.
Cleaning required between each lunch period and after lunch.
Wipe down microwaves and bring leftover food to the teachers lounge
Assist the team with storing equipment.
Dispose of leftover food either in the trash or compost
Place empty containers ready for pick up the following day
Wipe big pans from warmers as needed
Return lunch cards to teachers mailbox
Experience and Knowledge
General working knowledge of food service and cleaning protocols.
Ability to manage multiple tasks projects people and vendors at one time
Commitment to PRA and organizational success
Physical Demands
Constant lifting of five (5) to twenty (20) pounds
Frequent lifting of twenty (20)
Constant bending squatting standing reaching sitting walking kneeling crawling stooping repetitive motions and overhead work.
Evaluation and Compensation
The employment cycle is as follows
o Annual Evaluations
o Mid-Year Evaluations Winter
o Contract Period August 1 through July 31
o Job Classification Non-Exempt
o Part-time 2-3.0 hours per day NTE .375 FTE
o Hour rate of pay range - $14.81 - $19 Depending on experience
o 178 day contract 534 hours per year
o Sick leave based on 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked
Application Instructions
Please submit resume and cover letter to: with Lunch Assistant Position in the Subject line. You may also mail documents to: Platte River Academy Attn: Jackie Cote 4085 Lark Sparrow Street Highlands Ranch CO 80126.
To learn more about Platte River Academy visit:
Platte River Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race age gender religion or sexual orientation.
Responsibilities:
--- Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
--- Administer minor first aid for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
--- Mediate student conflicts to ensure a safe educational environment.
--- Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents fights appropriate and inappropriate social behavior violations of rules safety conditions etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
--- Perform general clerical tasks for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material.
--- Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom playground field trips library lunchroom bus loading/unloading etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
--- Maintain instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/ for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or meeting mandated requirements.
--- Assist teachers with classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
Certifications:
First Aid & CPR Certification - Colorado
Education:
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills:
Position Type:
Charter School
Primary Location:
Platte River Academy
One Year Only (Yes or No):
NoScheduled Hours Per Week:
15FTE:
0.38
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
185 Work Days- (260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off or Off-Track Days are thengranted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate:
$16.78 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate:
$21.32 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range:
$16.78 USD - $25.86 USD Hourly- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k) 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.Time Off Plans:
This position will be open until filled but will not be open past:
November 6 2025
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- Business
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- CRM
- Paid Search
- HTML
- Project Management
- Content Marketing
- Email Campaigns
- ROI
- Digital strategy
- Analytics
