DINING SERVICES III - Baker/Cook
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DINING SERVICES III - Baker/Cook
Salary
$3,661.00 - $5,125.00 Monthly
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
DBA-05029-JB-08/25
Department
Department of Education
Division
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Opening Date
08/29/2025
Closing Date
9/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
CSDB 33 N Institute St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Department Contact Information
allhumanresources@csdb.org
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
https://csdb.colorado.gov/
Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency.
Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.
Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.
Description of Job
In recognition of the proven link between nutrition and the child's ability to learn, the purpose of the Nutrition Services Program at CSDB is to prepare and serve nutritious meals that comply with federal and state laws/regulations pertaining to a food service operation, as well as the guidelines set forth in the National School Lunch Act. The goal of the Nutrition Services Program is to recognize individual food preference and ethnic backgrounds of our students, and to make every effort to provide diversity in menu planning. The Nutrition Services Program accommodates special dietary needs and requests. The department provides food for meetings, student activities and special functions on campus.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Food Preparation / Production of Daily Food Requirements:
Prepares designated food for meals, setup up the serving line, and serve meals as needed.
Bake from scratch, mix dough and batters, a large variety of breads, cakes, cookies, puddings, cobblers, and similar baked items.
Ensure the salad bar is prepared fresh for the lunch and dinner meals.
Finish, portion and package products by icing, topping, cutting, slicing, place on trays, or wrapping items.
Read the nutrient analysis and production logs to ensure that enough food is prepared for meals.
Knowledge to scale recipes based on complex standardized recipes.
Provide input to recipe adjustments and production schedules.
Maintain equipment in a clean, efficient, and safe manner for cooking.
Coordinate with the other cooks related to prepared and batch-cooked foods being served, ensure students do not have to wait in line for food.
Check-in the weekly grocery orders, verifying the food items received match the actual food items ordered.
Notify the Food Service Manager three days in advance if a food item needs to be ordered.
Coordinate with Cook-Lead on ordering day to ensure baking supplies have been ordered.
Ensure that all foods look appealing, attractive and taste good.
Proper Sanitation and Food Handling Technique:
Ensure that the kitchen is clean, orderly, and neat always, sweep and mop daily.
Store mops, buckets, and cleaning supplies in the designated locked area.
Ensure safety standards are met. - Ensure that the USDA foods are stored separately from purchased foods; USDA is labeled as such.
Check the coolers and freezers for proper temperatures.
Refrigerate and freeze meats and other groceries in their designated order (separate chicken, pork, and beef). - Ensure that coolers and freezers are always organized, rotate foods utilizing the FIFO (first in first out) method.
Ensure that food temperatures are checked on the serving line.
Ensure that the dish machine is operating correctly.
Ensure that the proper serving utensils and/or plastic gloves are in use.
Ensure that food is stored properly, i.e., covered, labeled, and dated.
Ensure that all required temperatures are documented on the HACCP logs (hazard analysis critical control point) before serving foods.
Daily Operations & Compliance Tasks:
Checks e-mail daily.
Coordinates food orders/requests with co-workers.
Communicates appropriately with the Food Service Manager (FSM) related to time off.
Reads, understands, and responds to incoming e-mails from other departments.
Request time off to the Food Service Manager in writing, preferably two weeks in advance unless of an emergency situation. Attach leave slips and ensure the forms are complete and legible.
Ensure that the daily food production logs are accurate; food temperatures and food usage is recorded each day; food temperatures are taken for each food item before placed on the serving line. - Ensure that the monthly inventories are complete and turned into the FSM on the last working day of each month; new items in stock should be added (handwritten) each month.
Ensure that department incident reports are filled out within one working day of occurrence.
Customer Service:
Position is responsible to communicate with staff, students, and families in a friendly, courteous, helpful manner.
Position is responsible to sign to students, staff, and families, utilizing their level of sign skills.
Position is responsible to attend sign class on a weekly basis, and obtaining the required level of signing ability, enhancing the service provided to customers.
Position is responsible to solve immediate cooking problems with the best possible solution, in mind and for following up with the Dining Services IV position for accuracy.
Communication and Documentation Requirements:
Check email daily and respond appropriately and effectively.
Coordinate dorm cooking skills pickup with dorm supervisors as needed.
Communicate time-off requests to the Food Service Manager in writing.
Submit leave requests preferably two weeks in advance unless it is an emergency. Attach completed and legible leave slips.
Record daily meal counts for dinner and track leftover food amounts for breakfast and lunch clearly and neatly.
All Other Duties as Assigned by the Food Service Manager
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement: (New)
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
dents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado.
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
Special Qualifications
Experience appropriate to the assignment is defined as: food preparation / food handling / food service experience in a school / residential / hospital / institutional setting.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions.
Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, reach, walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Knowledge of / experience utilizing the Nutri-kids program desired.
Knowledge of National school lunch program procedures and regulations.
Knowledge of special diets and/or altered textured modifications for special needs students.
Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB.
Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback; ability to participate effectively in a team setting and to work independently; strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective organization skills; effective problem-solving skills.
A courteous, professional, and helpful attitude in the role of CSDB representative.
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Survival skill level, or applicants must be willing and able to attain proficiency at that level within a specified period of time as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures.
Appeal Rights: (Updated)
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
Please note that communication relative to this position will occur primarily via e-mail correspondence.
How To Apply:
In addition to the submission of a complete on-line application (to include salary history and references), please upload the items listed below to the on-line application:
Applicants are encouraged to submit a current resume. Resumes willnotbe acceptedin lieu of a complete application.
Applicants are encouraged to submit recent letters of recommendation (with signature).
A copy of current, valid State of Colorado Drivers' License must be submitted with application.
If applicable, transcripts must be provided with the application to verify education.
Complete applications must be received by the application deadline / closing date; postmarks will not suffice as timely receipt (for applications not submitted on-line).
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
Important Information:
Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications may also be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates and identify a top group for interview. Read this job announcement carefully before completing the on-line application. Applications must specifically address/support applicant qualifications as they relate to the requirements listed in 'Description of Job' and 'Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions and Conditions of Employment/Additional Requirements' sections.If applicable, official transcripts and/or other supporting documentation must be provided with the application to verify education / minimum qualifications / substitution / additional requirements (unofficial or copies of transcripts may serve as temporary verification only; applicant(s) selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts to verify education). Failure to complete the application properly and include required information and/or documents, or if applications do not demonstrate that experience and/or education are consistent with the categories listed on this announcement, may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Also, in order to be considered for this position, complete applications must be received by the application deadline/closing date. Applicants will be notified of the results of this review.
Please refer to the CO-Jobs State Employment Opportunities website (careers.colorado.gov (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/jobs) ) for the following information:
State Employment FAQs
Address Confidentiality Program
ADA Accommodations
Residency Requirements
Compensation / Benefits:
For more information about insurance benefits, visit the State of Colorado website:https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Joseph Bloom / Human Resources Manager, at email: jbloom@csdb.org or call (719) 578-2114.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
Yes
No
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Are you a current or previous employee of the State of Colorado? If yes, please describe current or former employment (i.e., Name of State Agency, Classification, Dates of
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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This position is subject to the following conditions of employment: 1, designation as "essential services" personnel required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the State / school without delay and/or interruption to ensure health, safety and welfare, regardless of inclement weather conditions. Are you able and willing to accept these conditions of employment?
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This position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, along with the ability to bend, lift, stoop, reach, walk and stand for extended periods of time. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Please indicate how many years of experience you have baking in a work/professional setting.
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This position requires proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the SURVIVAL skill level, or applicants must be willing and able to attain proficiency at the level required within a specified period of time, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures. Are you willing to learn sign language to meet this condition of employment?
Yes
No
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As a condition of employment, selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a background check, to include Colorado and Federal criminal history checks, employment verification, and professional / personal reference checks. Employment verification and reference checks may be conducted without applicant authorization. Are you willing to submit to a background check as described, as a condition of employment?
Yes
No
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Describe in detail your commercial-volume food production, preparation, and presentation cook experience (in a school / residential / hospital / institutional setting).
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If referred by a CSDB staff member please list their name
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