Campbell Center Cook

Position Summary:

Job Description:

This position provides the nutritional needs of all classrooms and supports the program in numerous other ways.  Support Staff position is a 40 hours/week, 12 months/year (1.0 FTE) exempt staff position in the Campbell Child and Family Center. The position will expedite and oversee the operation of the food program following CACFP and Campbell Center policies, procedures, and state licensing standards to provide an educational, nurturing, and safe environment for children, parents, and staff.   Under general supervision, the support staff member will oversee the operation of the food program including; hygiene, meal preparation, food distribution to classrooms, refrigeration of lunches, and ensure adherence to the Child Care Food Programs guidelines as well as all health regulations regarding food storage and preparation.  The Support Staff person must be professional in their approach with staff, children, parents, visitors, campus students, and employees. Establishing a positive rapport with parents that fosters mutual trust and respect through education, counseling, and effective communication. Provide for the nutritional needs of the children enrolled at the center by writing and posting balanced menus, preparing meals, and distributing these items to the classrooms at the appropriate time.

• Post menus one week in advance, after approval from Director
• Follow regulations regarding CACFP food program
• Keep and organize all necessary documentation to satisfy the CACFP food program including past menus, all food receipts, ROMS, recipes used, and meal production plans.
• Maintain standards of sanitation, health, safety, and nutrition and practice safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage as established by the Department of Public Health and Environment.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware according to regulations
• Inventory kitchen supplies
• Organize and maintain the kitchen area
• Purchase all food and necessary supplies needed to provide food service (with Director approval)
• Prepare daily food items and beverages and cook simple foods—according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or portions, using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area

• Procure food for the meals served, keeping a detailed inventory of all items purchased and used for the CACFP Food Program.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials following FLC standards
• Fill in for classroom teachers for bathroom breaks or lunch breaks if needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Required Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Familiarity with the CACFP food program and its bookkeeping components
• Knowledgeable of health and sanitation practices
• Knowledge of the nutritional needs for young children
• Prior experience in culinary training
• Demonstrated ability to stand for long periods
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications and typing competency
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and ease in working with, diverse populations while exercising utmost confidentiality

Work Conditions and Physical Demand

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
• Fast-paced and fluid work environment
• Demonstrated ability to stand for long periods
• Demonstrated ability to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking
• Ability to drive with a valid driver’s license and be insured under Fort Lewis College’s policies

Travel:

Less than 5% travel is expected for this postion.

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ and Salary Range:

• Not Exempt from Overtime (Paid hourly)
• Part Time
• Temporary
• Typical Work hours are 8am to 5pm Mountain Time Monday to Friday

Compensation

• Salary is $19.47 per hour

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on August 16, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

 
 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.