Food Service Director

The Upper Rio Grande School District is seeking an innovative, student-centered Food Service Director to lead our district’s nutrition program.  We are looking for a dynamic food service professional who enjoys working with kids, values teamwork, and is passionate about providing healthy, nutritious, and kid-friendly meals that fuel learning and wellness.

The Food Service Director oversees all aspects of school nutrition operations across the district, including menu planning, budgeting, staff supervision, food safety compliance, and state/federal reporting.  The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership, and a deep commitment to high-quality service for our students and staff.

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following educational and experience standards:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent educational experience) in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; OR

  • Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the above fields plus at least one year of relevant food service experience; OR

  • High school diploma or GED plus three years of relevant food service experience.

    Note: For districts with fewer than 500 students, less than three years of experience may be accepted when education requirements are met.

Additionally:

  • Must hold a current ServSafe Certification

Salary and Benefits

  • Starting salary: $41,118 (negotiable based on experience)
  • Health Insurance: District pays $666/month toward health insurance premium
  • Section 125 Plan: Pre-tax options for premiums, out-of-pocket medical expenses, and dependent care
  • Retirement:
    • PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) participation
    • Employee contributes 11%, district contributes 21.4%

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a completed District Application, resume, and three professional references to:

Sophia Cruz Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 950 French Street Del Norte, CO 81132 scruz@urtigers.co (719) 657-4040

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


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Substitute Teachers

Substitutes needed at Upper Rio Grande School District in Del Norte! We need subs for Teachers (must have sub license), Classified Employees (must have sub license), cafeteria worker, and bus drivers.

Call or email: Sophia Cruz at 719-657-4040 x4000, scruz@urtigers.co

Bus Drivers

Bus Drivers needed for the Upper Rio Grande School District, CDL and Non-CDL drivers. Will pay for CDL license and training with contract. Must be able to pass a background and pre-employment drug test.

If interested, please contact Demo Trujillo, 719-657-4040 x4007, dtrujillo@urtigers.co.