Cafeteria Nutrition Support Specialist

Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a school nutrition assistant to support cafeteria operations by preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and staff in a clean, friendly environment. Responsibilities include following recipes, monitoring cooking times, stocking supplies, possibly serving as cashier, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

A high school diploma or GED and at least six months of food prep experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for student and staff meals by following menus, recipes or instructions; assembles ingredients and utensils; cooks, serves, and cleans up; may assemble bag lunches and snacks for programs.
• Monitors and records cooking times and temperatures to ensure consumer safety; follows sanitation procedures; maintains cleanliness of preparation areas, storerooms, freezers, refrigerators, and equipment.
• Sets up serving lines and maintains cleanliness of serving area; serves food in appropriate quantities; operates a point-of-sale terminal if required.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and storage areas; handles and stores utensils, pans, serving ware and cookware securely.
• Assists in stocking supplies and monitors inventory; rotates food products as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shelby County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a school nutrition assistant to support cafeteria operations by preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and staff in a clean, friendly environment. Responsibilities include following recipes, monitoring cooking times, stocking supplies, possibly serving as cashier, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

A high school diploma or GED and at least six months of food prep experience are required.