Position Type:
Food Services/Cook
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Early Childhood Center/Englewood, CO
JOB TITLE: Cook
LOCATION: Early Childhood Center
WORK YEAR: 173 calendar days
SCHEDULE: 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday
WORK STATUS: Classified, Hourly Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Multi-Site Kitchen Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting with food preparation and serving food; assists with cleaning. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. Selected candidates must work quickly within time limits, be capable of anticipating needs, and have the ability to adapt and accommodate changes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assists with food production and prepares all required items according to USDA guidelines.
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Serves items in accordance with established portions and presentation standards
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Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary
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Maintains a neat, professional appearance and conducts and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times
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Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations
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Receive and check all incoming orders according to HACCP guidelines
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Assist in maintaining stock rotation
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Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
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Computer/Point of Sale (POS)
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Some knowledge of commercial cooking and baking
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Commercial cooking equipment
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Basic math
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Effective communication
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Bilingual Spanish/English desirable.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
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Is flexible
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Has the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and co-workers
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Maintains a positive attitude
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Observes all district policies and procedures
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Supports the Sheridan School District Strategic Plan
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Frequent lifting 5 to 20 pounds
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Occasional lifting 20 to over 50 pounds
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Constant standing
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Frequent reaching, walking
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Occasional bending, sitting, climbing
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None
CLEARANCE:
Must clear online background check and FBI Fingerprint check through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Please note: This is an at-will position with the Sheridan School District. The annual salary for this position will be determined by the number of hours scheduled to work each day and the number of days scheduled to work each year. The computed annual salary will be spread out in equal payments over 12 months. Sheridan School District employees are paid once a month.
BENEFITS:
Employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to obtain district health benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits. Positions that qualify for health benefits also qualify for leave, which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned. Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by statute to contribute 11% of salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA. The District also contributes a 20.15% in addition to the employee contribution.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at www.ssd2.org. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position will close once the vacancy has been filled.
