(25-26 SY) Charter Secondary Kitchen Manager (Secondary) Colorado Springs School District 11

Position Profile

Position:Educational Support Professional:Charter Secondary Kitchen Manager

Department/School:Food and Nutrition Services

Reports To: Production Center Manager

FTE:1

Days/Year:173

Salary Grade:A08

Salary Schedule: This position is based on the2025-2026 ESP Salary Schedule School Based Positions (Group B)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times
• Directs oversees and assists in food preparation according to the menu recipes and product specifications
• Directs oversees and assists with all aspects of customer service
• Assigns duties to assistants and supervises student helpers
• Directs oversees and assists with kitchen storage areas service areas and ding room clean up
• Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization of utensils equipment and facilities
• Supervises the maintenance of kitchen utilities and facilities
• Directs staff in proper care for and use of equipment
• Secures facilities at the end of the day
• Trains supervises and directs all staff assistants and student helpers
• Emphasis on quality of food exemplary customer service safe food handling & storage procedures employee safety & safe work habits proper sanitation and cleaning procedures appropriate appearance (dress jewelry & hygiene) and all other duties as may be assigned to the staff
• Involved in employee selection process makes hire recommendations and recommends disciplinary actions as necessary
• Completes employee performance reviews (probationary & annual)
• Forecasts number of meals served on a per-item per-meal per day basis
• Orders food and supplies as needed from the Production Center and approved vendors
• Orders based on meal forecasts and supplies on hand
• Maintains accurate production records for food prepped & served
• Responsible for financial performance through achievement of targeted cost controls to include food cost labor hours/cost & other supply costs
• Maintains accurate inventory and inventory controls
• Collects monies and other payments for meals served
• Responsible for accurate and secure proper cash handling procedures including recording daily cash sales prepayments deposit of cash receipts and security of change fund and petty cash as is assigned to their school
• Monitors and maintains accurate records for meals served by category (i.e. free reduced full pay students and adults ala carte sales)
• Completes computer applications required for all aspects of meal service
• Completes and submits accurate related forms and required paperwork to meet established deadlines through either the computer or hardcopy.
• Coordinates and assists with special functions/events as needed which may include food preparation set-up and service and clean-up
• Actively participates in all Operations meetings/training events and communicated information obtained to all staff members
• On-site liaison with students school administrators faculty staff and visitors

OTHER DUTIES

Performs related duties as may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knows and practices positive customer service skills
• Proven leadership skills & ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to handle cash and complete transactions and reports accurately
• Ability to use computer and computer applications as well as Microsoft Office Software
• Knowledge of food and menu planning
• Knowledge of volume food preparation methods procedures and techniques
• Good working knowledge of safe food handling skills
• Proper knowledge in use and care of kitchen equipment
• Effective planning organizational and coordinating skills
• Ability to plan independently and schedule work to meet deadlines
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to train and motivate others

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Five years experience in food service to include some management and supervisory experience
• ServSafe Certification required within eighty-nine (89) calendar days of hire

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to a Production Center Manager and Area Supervisor.
• Supervises all personnel assigned to and/or working in kitchen & service areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to kitchen equipment and utensils
• Working near hot ovens in areas that may not be air conditioned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods lift and carry up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds to shoulder height; climb ladders; bend kneel and crouch; reach hold grasp and turn objects; feel the temperature of food items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally to use normal or aided vision and hearing and to detect odors.

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year:

1. Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
2. Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

Base Salary Setting: Employment assignment and salary placement is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title job duties and time worked in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource. Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.

Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Education Support Professional will be placed on the twenty-five (25) step system. Each step represents two years of experience based upon equivalent experience. The maximum number of years of experience granted is 19-20 years which is equivalent to placement on step ten (10). Steps are determined by experience listed on the application and resume.

Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question.

Employees with experience in the District who have left the District and then returned to the same position shall be hired at the same pay grade (refers to the ESP placement on salary schedule by job title) and step at time of resignation. Additional relevant experience gained after resignation may be evaluated from the employees application and updated resume.

See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement) promotions and lateral transfers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Required Experience:

Manager