This position performs fully operational food production work in the Division of Youth Services Food Services Department located at Mount View Youth Service Center.

Please note: It is possible that this position will be scheduled to work in other DYS locations that are located within a 10-mile radius of Mount View. Shifts will be scheduled between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and are subject to change based on the needs of the program.

Primary Job Duties:

• Meal Preparation and Service: Properly prepares food that is attractive, appetizing, and of proper temperatures. Follows DYS menus and recipes in order to comply with National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and DYS policies and procedures. Enters data onto production worksheets. When recipe changes are required, documents changes and submits to facility food service manager. Sets up and tears down serving line as needed. Garnishes food on the serving line. Serves food in proper quantities according to the DYS recipes.
• Safety and Security: Anticipates and identifies potential safety and security problems and reports problems to the facility food managerial or supervisory staff. Recognizes safety hazards. Uses food service equipment properly. Follows good safety practices to reduce or prevent slips, trips, falls, burns, etc. Inventories knives and/or culinary utensils according to facility procedures to prevent loss. Follows facility key procedures and ensures that doors are kept locked to prevent escapes. Uses and stores chemicals properly. Follows DYS policies and facility procedures related to safety and security.
• Sanitation: Follows proper sanitation procedures for the handling of food and the cleaning of the food service area. Cleans food services equipment and the physical plant of the kitchen on a regular basis, or as assigned, to keep them free of food particles, dust, and bacteria. Controls times and temperatures of food to prevent food borne illness. Complies with the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations.
• Inventory Control: Inspects food and food service supplies for accurate quantity and condition upon arrival to the facility. Rejects food and supplies that are inadequate. Stores raw food and food supplies utilizing a FIFO inventory method. Dates all food products upon arrival. Signs requisitions and submits to the facility food managerial or supervisory staff. Assists in taking a physical count of the inventory at least once a month. In the absence of facility food managerial or supervisory staff, requisitions food and food service supplies.
• Training and Meetings: Attends DYS and facility meetings to maintain and increase knowledge regarding procedural changes. Attends training to increase job knowledge and comply with DYS policies and procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime to ensure adequate coverage to feed the clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented in the work experience section of your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

One (1) year of food services experience including, but not limited to: hosting, serving, delivering, cashiering, prepping, cooking, etc.

Conditions of Employment:

• CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Shift Work - May be required to work breakfast, lunch, or dinner shift.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Various cleaning agents are used in the kitchen.
• Travel - May require floating to other DYS facilities to help with coverage, travel to meetings, and training.
• Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• BenefitHub state employee discount program.
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe.
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training, and more.
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.

• One (1) year of food services experience including hosting, serving, delivering, cashiering, prepping, cooking, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale.
• Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service.
• Ability to read and follow written information, including policies, procedures, recipes, and menus.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics related to calculating food ingredients for mass production.