Title: STUDENT, FOOD SERVICE WORKER Location: Denver, CO, United States Posted Date: 2026-09-29 Employment Type: Part time
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- Applications will be received until October 5, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
The Student Food Service Worker assists in the preparation and service of DPS school meals in accordance with food and safety standards. Duties may include preparing food according to recipes, setting up serving lines, serving meals, cleaning & sanitizing dishes, and more.
What DPS Offers You:
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A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
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Salary $19.290 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
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In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
Prepare and serve school meals in accordance with food and safety standards
Prepare food according to recipes
Set up serving lines
Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment
Operate a cash register
What You’ll Need:
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Be be a Denver Public Schools student at Emily Griffith High School.
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1 letter of reference from a Dean, Counselor, Teacher, Assistant Principal or Principal.
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Ability to read, count and perform simple math.
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Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
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Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
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Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
The Student Food Service Worker assists in the preparation and service of DPS school meals in accordance with food and safety standards. Duties may include preparing food according to recipes, setting up serving lines, serving meals, cleaning & sanitizing dishes, and more.
About Denver Public Schools
Denver Public Schools operates as a public school district based in Denver, Colorado. The organization was founded in 1902 and serves the local student population. It maintains a large workforce of over 10,000 employees across its various educational facilities. The district focuses on providing primary and secondary education to students within the city.
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