Paraprofessional & Kitchen Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: School

• Colorado Springs, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.67 - $22.25Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Summary: Oversees the preparation and service of meals in the school, ensuring quality and efficiency in food service operations. Responsible for providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. Attends all mandatory meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and policies.

Benefits

Full benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Met. Life Accident Plan, Critical Illness, company-paid Short-Term. Also offered are 10 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Wellness Time and a 403b retirement plan with Roundup Fellowship-match after one (1) year. (Benefits are subject to change based on reevaluation or benefit plan changes annually.)

Benefits begin at first of the following month after completing a full 30 days of employment (i.e. start date 4 January 2025, benefits initiate 1 March 2025).

Pay Range

$18.67 – $22.25 an hour based off experience with youth 5-18. Shift: Monday – Friday 7:30 to 3:30 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire. High school graduate (or equivalent) and Four years experience working with children OR a Bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of volume food preparation methods, procedures and techniques.

Ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft Office. Must have 5 years of Valid Driving experience and a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be willing to obtain Valid Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire Satisfactory Central Registry and CBI record check. Ability to do simple math calculations and analyze data.

Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure while dealing with a variety of emotions and frustrations. Requires scheduling flexibility, including being on-call. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to communicate effectively with respect and tact to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate plans, prepare materials.

Certification in crisis management-Safety Care.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Demands: Requires sufficient range of physical strength, endurance, and mobility to assist with food preparation. Requires adequate range of hearing and vision to properly supervise students. Requires mental flexibility, emotional stability, personal maturity, and creativity in dealing with difficult situations.

Successful completion of the organization’s crisis intervention training Safety Care, which includes restraints. Position to remain open until filled