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Cortez Schools Food Services

Teach in Southwest Colorado
Cortez, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

MONTEZUMA CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1


Position:
Food Services (substitute)


About Us
: Montezuma-Cortez Mission and Values

Our district is dedicated to ensuring all our students reach their potential and graduate ready for college and career. Everything we do is guided by our mantra. Every Student. Every Day.

Together we are:

  • Growing out teams of effective and committed educators
  • Creating a culture of high expectations
  • Respecting our diversity
  • Inspiring community trust and support
  • Building pathways to successful futures

We are privileged to serve students from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Navajo Tribe, which contributes greatly to the cultural richness of our community and schools.


POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the preparation and serving of school meals. Specific preparation tasks may be limited to certain areas, such as salad, main dishes or baked goods. Responsible for general cleanup of kitchens. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepares meals or various dishes (salads, breads, desserts, main dishes, etc.) for service in school cafeterias.
  • Performs various tasks associated with the serving of meals and other food services.
  • Assists with the general cleanup of the kitchen and related areas.
  • May have responsibility for some laundry.
  • May have responsibility for some delivery of meals to other schools.
  • May assist with inventory and record keeping.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum Education
    • No minimum required
  • Minimum Experience
    • No minimum required
  • Skill Requirements
    • Some knowledge of food preparation
    • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • General Expectations
    • Is flexible
    • Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers
    • Maintains a generally positive attitude
    • Observes all district policies and procedures

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: None Required


ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Mostly clean and comfortable, some noise, some odors and fumes, some temperature extremes. All buildings/grounds in District Re-1 are tobacco free.


Candidate Profile


Education and Certification:


  • High school diploma or equivalent (Required)


Experience and Skills:


  • Some knowledge of food preparation
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions


Culture and Fit:


  • Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1
  • Openness to feedback
  • Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity


ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Frequent lifting 10 to 50 pounds
  • Occasional lifting over 50 pounds
  • Constant standing, walking
  • Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, stooping
  • Occasional sitting, climbing, kneeling

Supervisory Duties: None.


Rerports To:
Kitchen Manager


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

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