Part Time Nutrition Program Specialist

Part Time Nutrition Program Specialist

Salary

$27.45 - $37.15 Hourly

Location

Broomfield Community Center, CO

Job Type

PT Benefited

Job Number

2026-00181

Department

Parks, Recreation & Senior Services

Division

Senior Services

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/27/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Description

The Part-Time Nutrition Program Specialist assists with the cooking and preparation of meals and provides operational and clerical support across the nutrition programs. This position serves as backup coverage for the Meals on Wheels Technician and Full-Time Specialist along with other kitchen roles. This position assists with volunteer oversight and contributes to training content, while also performing front-line administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing lunch lists, and handling patron registrations. The part-time role focuses on day-to-day assistance that ensures smooth kitchen and program operations.

The incumbent performs semi-skilled work in cooking/food preparation, serving and clearing, room set-ups, maintenance/cleaning duties, and administrative support for the various food services programs (Meals on Wheels, and Lakeshore Cafe), and special events for 60+ age citizens. Incumbent maintains a safe and welcoming environment for all members of the community, adheres to City and County of Broomfield policies and procedures, complies with and enforces safety procedures, follows Health Department guidelines and rules, and provides information and assistance to City and County staff and the public.

This is a part-time position averaging 28 hours per week.

Salary Range: $27.46 - $37.15 per hour

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available. Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool). Learn more about Broomfield benefits.

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties

• Provide full backup for the FT Nutrition Program Specialist, Meals on Wheels Technician, and Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant as needed

• Preparation of meals for the daily lunch for Lakeshore Cafe

• Coordinate dining room set-up and oversee dining room volunteers

• Perform daily cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment

• Submit work orders to Facilities department or contact repair companies when equipment is damaged or not working properly; alerts supervisor of work orders/repair calls, and equipment failure

• Assemble meals for Meals on Wheels program

• Oversee/maintain volunteer hours in a software program; coordinate and communicate with volunteers regarding shifts and hours

• Assist with program survey, data collection, donor letters, reports, and grant information

• Assist with kitchen volunteer training twice per year; create content for trainings

• May conduct kitchen tours, interviews, and community outreach

• Assist in the coordination of Blizzard Bags and Closure Bags for the Broomfield Meals on Wheels program

• Assure responsibilities are performed within budget and perform cost control activities such as monitoring expenditures to assure sound fiscal control

• Answer written or verbal inquiries/complaints and talk with customers

• Use all required safety equipment; responsible for the safety of self, others, assets, equipment and facilities

• Perform a variety of administrative work in both nutrition programs which requires knowledge of ServTracker, Google Apps, B-Rex, VolunteerHub, and other software programs

• Operate commercial dishwasher: rinse, load, wash and put away dishes, pots and pans, and utensils

• Use and maintain kitchen tools, commercial equipment and food preparation areas

• Maintain food storage areas, for both refrigerated and non-refrigerated foods, according to county health standards and divisional standards

• Put away food order and other supplies in designated storage areas; must be able to lift a pan weighing up to 25 lbs. and utilize a kitchen step stool (height up to six feet)

• Maintain a cleaning schedule for facility and equipment and sanitation levels as required by the county health department.

• Perform basic equipment maintenance

• Attend meetings as assigned; complete required trainings

• Communicate regularly with the supervisor and kitchen team regarding work priorities and kitchen maintenance needs

• Adhere to customer service philosophy; maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, clients, vendors, volunteers, and other City and County employees

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or GED; preferably with some course work in general and modern office practices such as data entry, simple bookkeeping, and filing.

Experience

• Two years experience in cooking and food preparation in a commercial kitchen environment.

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry. If this position is required to drive a CCOB vehicle a DMV check will be required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record for continued employment

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must obtain and maintain valid first aid/AED, CPR certifications and Food Safety training within 90 days of hire

• Must pass a physical agility test

Working Conditions

• Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work required

• Work requires indoor and may require some outdoor activities

• Operating an automobile required to perform occasional duties

• Physical demands are described as medium (exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects)

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, color vision, and peripheral vision

• Frequently required to stand, sit, kneel, talk or hear, walk, stoop, reach with arms and hands, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls

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01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license and a safe driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires employees to be at least 18 years of age. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have cooking and preparing food in a commercial kitchen environment? (Full-time equivalency: 2,080 hours = 1 year. Part-time hours should be converted to a full-time equivalent.)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

05

Please explain your experience in cooking and preparing food in a commercial kitchen environment. If you do not have this experience, please note, "N/A".

06

Please explain any experience you have with maintaining food storage areas for both refrigerated and non-refrigerated foods according to county health standards. If you do not have this experience, please note "N/A".

07

Do you have at least six months experience performing data entry and/or balancing accounts?

08

The salary range for this position is $27.46 - $37.15/hour. What would your salary requirements be if you were selected for this position?

09

What is your experience working with older adults? Include why you want to work with this population.

10

Please explain why you are interested in working for Senior Services and the City and County of Broomfield.

Required Question

Employer City and County of Broomfield

Address 1 DesCombes Drive

Broomfield, Colorado, 80020

Phone 303-438-6320

303-438-6320

Website http://www.broomfield.org/jobs