Dining Services IV (Cook Work Leader)

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking an experienced food service professional to serve as a Dining Services IV (Cook/Work Leader) within our Nutrition Services Department.

This position serves as the lead worker during assigned shifts and is responsible for preparing nutritious meals maintaining food safety standards coordinating daily kitchen operations and providing work direction to dining services staff. The successful candidate will help ensure students receive safe healthy and appealing meals while maintaining compliance with USDA regulations and school nutrition requirements.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the health and success of CSDB students through exceptional food service.

• Prepare breakfast lunch dinner snacks and special meals
• Follow standardized recipes and nutritional guidelines
• Coordinate meal production with other cooks
• Monitor food quality and presentation
• Prepare meals for special dietary needs
• Maintain production records and inventory

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Monitor kitchen sanitation practices
• Verify food temperatures
• Maintain proper food storage and rotation
• Ensure compliance with USDA and HACCP standards

• Coordinate daily workflow of Dining Services staff
• Assign work and monitor completion
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees
• Assist with scheduling and operational decisions
• Serve as lead worker in the absence of the Food Service Manager

• Complete production records
• Maintain inventory documentation
• Review timesheets and leave documentation
• Coordinate food requests and special events
• Communicate effectively with staff and other departments

• Provide outstanding service to students staff and families
• Communicate respectfully using a variety of communication methods
• Assist with resolving meal service concerns
• Support an inclusive environment for Deaf and Blind students

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lead and direct workflow
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer proficiency including email and basic Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . Email address: The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at .

Please Note: Communication regarding this recruitment will occur primarily through email. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and for monitoring their email (including spam/junk folders) throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants must complete the online application through the State of Colorado Careers website.

The following document is required:

• Current Resume

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application.

Applications are an essential part of the selection process and will be reviewed to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Applications may also be used during the comparative analysis process to identify the most qualified candidates for interviews.

Before submitting your application carefully review this job announcement and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how your education training and work experience meet the qualifications outlined in the Description of Job Minimum Qualifications and Conditions of Employment sections.

If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications applicants must upload transcripts (official or unofficial) with their application. Applicants selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts prior to employment if applicable.

Incomplete applications applications that do not adequately demonstrate qualifications or applications received after the closing date may not be considered.

The selected candidate must successfully complete:

• Colorado and Federal criminal history background checks
• Employment verification
• Professional reference checks

Additional requirements include:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand bend reach stoop and walk for extended periods
• Ability to obtain a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification within 90 days of hire
• Willingness to learn and use American Sign Language (ASL)
• Ability to achieve ASL Survival (1) proficiency within the timeframe established by CSDB policy

In addition to meaningful work serving students who are Deaf Hard of Hearing Blind Visually Impaired or DeafBlind the State of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• PERA retirement plans (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution options)
• Optional 401(k) and 457 retirement savings plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee wellness programs
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Eleven paid State holidays each year
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities across Colorado State government

The State of Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and selection process. If you require an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Office as early as possible.

For additional information regarding State employment including frequently asked questions residency requirements and applicant resources please visit the Colorado State Careers website at .