Food Service Worker

Nleague Services Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

N Knoxville-based dining services position for the TN School of Deaf is seeking a Food Service Worker to support meal prep, service, and event support in a residential dining hall.

You will help with food preparation, packaging for dorms and events, and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining environment. Background checks and fingerprinting are required due to the school setting, and occasional overtime may be needed for campus events.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Basic understanding of commercial kitchen equipment and sanitation practices.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills to manage inventory and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Food Service & Dining Setup: prepare the dining area for service and restock supplies.
• Kitchen Assistance: support cooks with daily prep and pack dorm meals and events.
• Sanitation & Cleanup: maintain cleanliness of all serving, dining, and kitchen areas.

Skills

Physical strength

Kitchen safety

Inventory management

Job description

Job ID: 66482

Department: TN School of Deaf

Position: Food Service Worker

Location: 2725 Island Home Blvd, Knoxville, Tennessee. 37920

Shift: 6 AM to 2 PM

Duration: 12+ Months

Position Overview Under the guidance of the Food Service Manager, the Food Service Worker plays a vital role in preparing and serving meals to students in our residential dining hall. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, efficient, and welcoming food service environment, as well as assisting with food prep and packing meals for dorms and special events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

(Note: These duties are not exclusive; other duties may be assigned as needed.)

• Food Service & Dining Setup: Prepare the dining area for service by filling ice machines, maintaining water levels in steam tables, organizing hot/cold food displays, and setting out milk, juice, and fruit.
• Kitchen Assistance: Support cooks with daily food preparation by fetching ingredients, lifting supplies, and completing other routine kitchen tasks. Pack food for dorm meals and special events.
• Sanitation & Cleanup: Ensure top-notch cleanliness across all serving, dining, and kitchen areas. Thoroughly clean refrigerators, food carts, milk coolers, dishwashers, beverage dispensers, floors, tables, and doors. Collect and dispose of all garbage daily.
• Restocking & Inventory: Replenish napkins, utensils, and other dining containers before the next meal service. Assist storekeeping with receiving, organizing, and properly rotating incoming food deliveries.
• Event Support: Provide support for special campus events throughout the year (requires occasional overtime).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to comfortably lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Kitchen Competency: Basic understanding of commercial kitchen equipment and standard kitchen safety/sanitation practices.
• General Skills: Basic reading, writing, and math skills are required to manage inventory, follow recipes, and organize deliveries.

Background Verification

• Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check and fingerprinting, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.
• Please note that, due to the position being at a school, any discrepancies in the background check or fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration.