Food Services Manager

The employees of Keystone Science School collectively work for the mission, and truly live the Vision and Values! We offer competitive health and welfare benefits. Our campus is located at 9,200 feet on the site of Old Keystone Village in Keystone, Colorado. Our historic 23-acre campus serves as the ultimate outdoor laboratory and is the home base for our diverse suite of programs. Our facilities include modern log-style dormitories, a central dining hall, an outdoor amphitheater, an observatory, and a geothermal field. Visit KeystoneScienceSchool.org to learn more! 

Keystone Science School invites candidates to apply who are energetic, enthusiastic, smart, hardworking, and fun. We encourage women and people of color to apply. Our tagline, Science. Adventure. Fun! summarizes what we seek in our employees: passionate about our work, willing to seek adventure and take risks to improve KSS, and able to laugh along the way. We work hard so we can play hard! 

Program Overview and Job Summary: 

The Food Services Manager reports to the School Year Programs Director and is responsible for coordinating, managing, and serving nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to clients, residents, and staff on the Keystone Science School (KSS) campus. This role requires flexibility with a variable schedule driven by guest counts and program workloads. The ideal candidate will work independently, managing staff schedules, ensuring cost-effective food ordering, managing the cleanliness and order of the kitchen area, and delivering exceptional customer service. 

Key responsibilities include managing the food service budget, creating kitchen staff schedules, training team members, and ensuring the kitchen meets all health and safety standards.  

Main areas of focus: 

• Preparing and serving meals – 50% 

• Kitchen Management – 15% 

• Ordering and Managing Invoices - 15% 

• Staff Management - 10% 

• Client Interaction and Customer Service - 10% 

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

Preparing and Serving Meals 

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals according to program schedules while adhering to Colorado Health Department standards for food handling and storage. 

• Manage food service delivery at the on-campus dining hall and offsite programming locations. 

• Provide input to improve menus and serving procedures, enhancing the quality of food service at KSS. 

• Work within the food services budget in collaboration with the School Year Program Director. 

Kitchen Management 

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area, including washing dishes, mopping floors, and adhering to a cleaning schedule. 

• Conduct deep cleaning based on cleaning schedules.  

• Ensure compliance with Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations and Colorado Child Care Licensure standards. 

Ordering and Managing Invoices 

• Maintain adequate inventory of food and supplies, placing orders as necessary. 

• Receive shipments, verify accuracy, and resolve discrepancies with vendors. 

• Process and code invoices for payment in a timely manner. 

Staff Management 

• Manage all elements of efficient and effective food service at KSS, including hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching employees; 

• Manage the kitchen hours and staff so shifts are covered to prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner; 

• Maintain accurate employee time keeping online and approve timecards for employees; 

 
Client Interaction and Customer Service 

• Collaborate with clients to accommodate dietary needs and food allergies. 

• Represent the food service team in KSS staff meetings and communicate relevant updates to the team. 

Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Solid knowledge of food safety and production techniques. 

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Motivated, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to completing tasks. 

• Ability to multitask and manage high workloads in a fast-paced environment. 

• Excellent customer service, communication, writing, and organizational skills. 

• Experience interacting effectively with diverse populations and varying levels of experience. 

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel, or willingness to learn. 

Our required education, experience, and certifications: 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food prep and safety; 

• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment; 

• Excellent driving record and a valid driver’s license; 

• Food Protection Manager certification. 

In addition to the above required talents, our ideal candidate will have these preferred skillsets: 

• Completion of a Culinary Degree or apprenticeship preferred; 

• Experience as a Sous Chef preferred; 

Our travel expectations: 
As a part of managing the food service for off-site programs, occasional travel to oversee food service operations may be required. In most situations, KSS will provide transportation to off-site programming locations. However, staff may be asked to use personal vehicles to travel within Summit County. Any travel mileage in personal vehicles outside Summit County may be reimbursed. 
 

Compensation 
The salary range for this position is $57,000.00 — $63,000.00 plus a generous benefit package including: 

• 75% employer-paid medical and dental premiums for the employee and dependents; 

• 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability, $50,000 life insurance policy with matching AD&D benefit; 

• 401K retirement savings plan with a 3% employer match contribution; 

• Time off benefits that include PTO, sick time and company holidays 

• Discounts for family members on KSS programs 

• Access to outdoor industry pro deals. 

Accommodations 

Housing is provided at minimal cost in a small rustic cabin with water available in adjacent buildings. The Food Services Manager is not required to live on campus. A housing deposit may be collected. Food is provided during shifts.   

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or hold objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time, stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the employee to work in close contact with his/her teammates. The work space is small and the employee must have the ability to stay focused while others are working in close proximity. The kitchen has sharp and potentially dangerous equipment. The employee must work safely and effectively with all kitchen equipment. The noise level is usually moderate but varies seasonally due to programs and staffing on campus.  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Keystone Science School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.