Location:

Our Lady of Loreto Catholic School

18000 E. Arapahoe Rd. Foxfield, CO 80016

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Coordinator a qualified individual who meets the requirements to work in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver. The Kitchen Coordinator is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. The coordinator is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The Kitchen Coordinator is expected to consistently prioritize food safety, sanitation, student safety, and compliance with school procedures. This position plays an important role in ensuring that students receive meals in a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

Essential Job Functions (Responsibilities):

Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for supporting the safe, sanitary, and efficient operation of the school kitchen and lunchroom. This position ensures that food, equipment, and sanitation practices meet established health and safety standards while providing appropriate supervision of students during lunch.

• Maintain documentation
• Check and accurately record the temperatures of hot and cold food items at designated times.
• Monitor and document food temperatures to ensure food is maintained at safe temperatures.
• Check and record refrigerator temperatures and report any concerns or temperature deviations promptly.
• Check and record dishwasher temperatures to ensure proper sanitation and operation.
• Maintain accurate and organized food safety and temperature logs.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom and promote a safe, respectful, and healthy environment.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce established lunchroom expectations and procedures.
• Address minor student concerns and safety issues appropriately and notify school staff when additional assistance is needed.
• Help maintain an orderly and welcoming lunchroom environment.

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
• Refrain from promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals.
• Effective listening and verbal communication skills.
• Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Requires appropriate training, certification and/or credentialing as necessitated by school and student need including First Aid and CPR.
• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires lifting up to 40 pounds and carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to execute appropriate safety and emergency procedures, including leading evacuations and providing basic first aid.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (School year contract, approx. 12.5 hours per week).

Pay Range:

$20.00 to $23.00 per hour