Food Service

Claiborne County Schools; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Claiborne County Schools in Tazewell, TN is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals to students while maintaining a sanitary kitchen.

You will operate POS for meals, follow USDA standards, handle cash, and assist with inventory. The role requires standing for long periods and lifting 25–40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is typical in Tennessee districts.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry 25-40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Certifications: Food safety certifications encouraged or required.
• Background Checks: Must pass criminal history background check, FBI fingerprinting, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Prepares, cooks, and portions breakfast and lunch according to recipes and production sheets.
• Food Service: Serves students and staff from cafeteria line; ensures meals meet USDA standards.
• Sanitation & Cleaning: Cleans work surfaces, equipment, utensils, and dining areas; washes dishes and floors.
• Safety Compliance: Maintains food safety standards and proper food temperatures.
• Cashiering: Operates POS systems and processes meal transactions.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• 1403 Tazewell Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879, USA
• Hourly
• Other
• For additional information visit www.claibornecountyschools.com

A public school food service employee - often titled a Food Service Worker or School Nutrition Associate - is responsible for preparing and serving meals to students while maintaining a sanitary and safe kitchen environment. These roles are generally governed by both local school board policies and state regulations from the Tennessee Department of Education.

Core Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Prepares, cooks, and portions breakfast and lunch items according to standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Food Service: Serves students and staff from the cafeteria line, ensuring meals meet USDA reimbursable standards (e.g., ensuring students take required fruit or vegetable components).
• Sanitation & Cleaning: Cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, utensils, and dining areas. Duties often include washing dishes, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Safety Compliance: Maintains high standards of food safety, including monitoring food temperatures and following established guidelines.
• Cashiering: Operates computerized Point of Sale (POS) systems, processes student meal account transactions, and accurately handles cash or check payments.
• Inventory & Storage: Assists with receiving, reconciling, and storing food deliveries in freezers, coolers, and stockrooms.

Typical Job Requirements

• Education: Most Tennessee districts require a High School Diploma or GED, though some entry‑level or substitute positions may have no specific educational requirement.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy supplies (typically 25‑40 lbs) and stand for extended periods in a fast‑paced environment.
• Certifications: While not always required at the time of hire, employees may be encouraged or required to obtain food safety certifications.
• Background Checks: Must pass a criminal history background check, including FBI fingerprinting, and a drug screen test.