Nutrition Department Assistant - Student Worker

Lipscomb University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lipscomb University is hiring a part-time, on-site student worker to assist in the Nutrition Department, primarily managing the Foods Lab in Hughes 303. Current Lipscomb LU students are preferred with Federal Work Study status.

Candidates should be punctual, organized, and capable of effective written and oral communication. The role involves weekly lab setup, inventory management, and general lab upkeep with about 10 hours per week for a semester.

Qualifications

• Current LU student (undergrad or grad) with Federal Work Study preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up weekly foods lab (gather equipment, prep supplies, and prepare shopping lists).
• Monitor inventory and restock groceries and lab supplies; organize handouts as needed.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and proper equipment operation; report issues to the lab manager.

Job description

Job Category: Student

Requisition Number: NUTRI003222

• Posted : August 3, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Assist Nutrition Department with organization and management, particularly of the Foods Lab (Hughes 303). Must be a current Lipscomb University student.

Job Duties

1. Set up for weekly foods lab including but not limited to:
   • Getting out equipment
   • Monitor inventory of current supplies during preparation of supply lists
   • Preparing shopping list for groceries and supplies for weekly labs
   • Putting away groceries and supplies
   • Preparing handouts as needed
   • Assisting students in lab if schedule allows
   • Monitoring freezer, refrigerator, and pantry areas for expired food items and dispose of or replace as needed
2. Monitor lab for cleanliness and proper functioning of lab including but not limited to:
   • Monitoring that proper items are in each workstation
   • Dishwashers are emptied after lab and items are properly put away
   • Ensure proper working of lab equipment
   • Notifying proper person (work ticket or notifying Linda Price or Dr. Marshall) if any lab equipment is broken or needs repair
   • Monitoring lab for cleanliness and turning in work order if areas are not properly cleaned (floor scrubbing, trash, etc.)
   • Restocking first aid supplies as needed
3. Other duties as assigned to aid the department.

Job Qualifications

Current undergraduate or graduate LU student with Federal Work Study status preferred. Must be punctual, have an eager attitude, organizational skills, effective written and oral communication skills, and be motivated to begin professional development.

Job Requirements

Must have effective organizational skills to manage inventory of items for labs on a timely basis. Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Google software preferred.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift, carry, and put away groceries and other items purchased.

Time Requirement

Average of 10 hours per week for a total of approximately 140 hours per semester.

Other Details

May be Federal Work Study eligible.

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