Cafeteria Nutrition & Service Specialist

Shelby County Schools; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools is seeking a dedicated Food Service Helper to support the School Nutrition Supervisor in preparing and serving nutritious meals for students and staff. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace and delivering courteous service in a school cafeteria environment.

Responsibilities include following menus, recipes, and schedules; monitoring temperatures for safety; setting up serving lines; stocking supplies; and, when needed, operating the point-of-sale

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must successfully pass a background check and a TB skin test.
• Minimum of six (6) months of quantity food preparation or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for students and staff according to recipes and schedules.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure safety per HACCP requirements.
• Set up serving lines and maintain cleanliness of serving areas and utensils.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, preparation, and storage areas.
• Assist in stocking supplies and rotate inventory as scheduled.
• May serve as cashier and operate a point-of-sale terminal.
• Adhere to district, school, and health department policies and safety standards.
• Attend training meetings to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shelby County Schools is seeking a dedicated Food Service Helper to support the School Nutrition Supervisor in preparing and serving nutritious meals for students and staff. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace and delivering courteous service in a school cafeteria environment.

Responsibilities include following menus, recipes, and schedules; monitoring temperatures for safety; setting up serving lines; stocking supplies; and, when needed, operating the point-of-sale