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Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.
Location: US:CO:BOULDER
School: Columbine and University Hill Elementary
Position Title: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Assistant
Position Start Date: September 8, 2026
Position Type: Non-Represented
FTE: 0.316 Total (0.158 - Columbine, 0.158 - University Hill) - 12.64 hours per week - Temporary through 05/20/2027
Work Schedule: 9 Month - Hourly - Monday to Thursday
Pay Rate: $22.00
Closing Date: September 13, 2026
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Summary:
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable (FFVP) Program Assistant serves elementary schools and is responsible for preparing ingredients, providing brief nutrition education, and serving fresh produce snacks to students during recess, using a mobile outdoor cart. They engage positively with students, model healthy eating habits, monitor allergies and choking risks, and maintain a clean service cart and area while ensuring proper food safety, allergen management, and accurate record-keeping. Under the direction of the Food Service Program, they work independently outdoors and coordinate with the school kitchen staff to manage weekly produce delivery and properly portion food.
Responsibilities:

• Participate in the preparation of ingredients according to the planned menu for the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program.
• Provide fresh produce to students throughout the school day using a mobile outdoor cart, operating across multiple locations and weather conditions-including heat, cold, rain, and snow-and separate from other child nutrition programs. Utilize proper allergen control and management in serving food to students.
• Ensure the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned.
• Record and maintain records, including but not limited to: student allergies, temperature logs, orders, inventory, and service records.
• Administer nutrition education to students under the auspices of the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program.
• In partnership with Food Services supervisors, determines order quantity amounts of program fruits and vegetables.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen prep, serving, and storage areas associated with FFVP, including but not limited to outdoor serving kiosk, carts, refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage.
• Understand and communicate the philosophy of the BVSD Food Services Program and deliver information to the school population about the food, the sources of the food, the recipes, and the overall program.
• Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment.
• Read and respond to all emails and newsletters. Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English.
• Food Handler's License; must acquire within 3 months of hire
• Must pass post offer physical.
• Must proficiently operate kitchen equipment within the probationary period.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
• Ability to interact positively with kitchen staff, school staff, and students.
• Must have ability to work at two separate, predetermined locations within the district.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience in: Food Service Work.
• Basic skills: personal computing, keyboarding and word processing; critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Understand and follow all HACCP Standard Operating Procedures.

Salary Information:
Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.
BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
Application and Selection Procedure:

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Benefits & Eligibility:
Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.
The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html