Nutrition Services Manager at Classical Charter School

Job Title: Nutrition Services Manager

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ), Grand Junction, CO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Headmaster

Work days: Typically School Days, Monday-Friday 6:30 am -2:30 pm. Staff Development and work an Exetended year calendar 222 days

Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000

Position Summary:

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ) is hiring a Nutrition Services Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year. Located in Grand Junction, CO, ACAGJ is a growing school, offering grades K-11 for the 26-27 school year with plans to expand to K-12 by adding one grade per year.

All staff are expected to model good character. We seek candidates with a high standard of excellence, professional demeanor, warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents and other staff members, and a can-do attitude to join our team. The ideal candidate will be organized and diligent.

Position Requirements:

• Loyalty to Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc.'s (ACACS) mission and vision
• Manages compliance with HSMA, the SFA, and other food regulations by:

Providing reports containing student participation in food programs

Ensuring nutrition values, temperature logs, cleaning and sanitation logs, and food handling procedures are maintained and shared out appropriately to the SFA and other stakeholders, to, among other things, prepare for food service audits.

• Provide reports and tour to Health Inspector as required bi-annually at minimum
• Provides Inventory Finance Specialist inventory counts and invoices from planning, organizing, and executing the food services program.
• Manages staff and volunteers in

inventory control

ensuring the school is in compliance with state and federal food regulations.

Food production

Meal service

Kitchen cleanliness, setup, and shutdown

• Oversees all food purchasing activities and coordinates with vendors.
• Reports to the HM in assessing, purchasing and maintaining food service equipment. Contacts vendors to service equipment as needed.
• Participates and coordinates in the selection of parent volunteers.
• Displays initiative in identifying potential problems and proposing solutions.
• Commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues
• Adherence to all ACACS policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Directs staff to use common cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain routine records such as work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance, chemical application, cleaning schedules, and overtime assignments
• Complete all required training and provide documentation as well as official college transcripts within 90 days of hire date
• Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance by adhering to assigned work hours, reporting on time, and following proper procedures for absences or tardiness to ensure minimal disruption to students, colleagues, and school operations
• Demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English to effectively perform their job responsibilities and communicate in the workplace
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to traverse classroom and building
• Environment: Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times. • Regular exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises. • Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals such as disinfectants
• Working on ladders at varying heights