Nutrition Monitor John Pittard

Murfreesboro City Schools; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Murfreesboro City Schools is seeking a Part-Time Nutrition Monitor in the Department of Nutrition. You will supervise students during meals, assist with service, and contribute to a clean, safe dining environment.

The role requires a neat appearance, strong safety awareness, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to undergo background checks and exams. This position serves on days when school meals are served and offers hourly pay with no benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be neat in appearance, follow safety rules, maintain confidentiality, and work cooperatively.
• Must pass post-offer physical exam, PAT, and fingerprint background check.

Responsibilities

• Answer student questions about menu items and food choices.
• Assist children with forgotten items (forks, napkins, drinks, etc.).
• Assist students with opening food/beverage containers.
• Help manage flow of students to maintain efficiency and food safety.
• Perform standing/walking during shift.
• Encourage students to try menu items and participate in the lunch program.
• Maintain cleanliness during and after meal service.
• Follow SOPs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support the School Nutrition Program with related tasks.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Understand and prepare recipes.
• Demonstrate good mathematical skills.

Skills

Customer service

Food service basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Murfreesboro City Schools Part-Time Nutrition Monitor

Department of Nutrition

Revised 04/07/26

CREDENTIALS: High School Diploma or GED.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: The position of PT Nutrition Monitor requires an individual who is neat in appearance, clean in work habits and follow all safety rules; be confidential; work cooperatively with others; be courteous; have a positive attitude toward work; and demonstrate a happy, helpful, attitude toward students. The employee is subject to a post offer physical examination with a written statement from the physical showing a satisfactory health record and stating the employee is free of any contagious or communicable disease in such form as might endanger the health of school children. The employee must also pass a PAT (physical abilities test) prior to being hired. All employees hired after January 1, 2000, are required (post offer and prior to commencement of the employment duties) to supply fingerprint samples which are submitted to a criminal history records check conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. All hiring decisions are contingent upon satisfactory criminal background check results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must have sufficient strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and move objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; must be able to lift objects weighing more than 5 pounds with assistance. This employee must have sufficient strength/ability to independently push a cart weighing up to fifteen (15) pounds at a distance of fifty (50) feet. This work involves medium-heavy lifting of boxes, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, climbing, maneuvering in confined spaces and prolonged standing and walking; work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals and smells commonly associated with cooking, cleaning and school in general.

PRIMARY DUTIES: Responsible for supervising students during meal times to ensure a safe, orderly, and respectful environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Answer student questions related to menu items, meal components, and food choices.
2. Assist children with necessary forgotten items: Forks, spoons, straws, napkins, drinks, etc.
3. Assist students with opening food and beverage containers when needed.
4. Help manage the flow of students to maintain efficiency and food safety standards
5. Performs required standing and walking as shift allows.
6. Encourage students to try menu items and participate in the school meal program.
7. Maintain cleanliness of work area during and immediately after meal service
8. Follows all SOP's.
9. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

1. Perform other food service-related duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Manager that directly support the School Nutrition Program.
2. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instruction.
3. Ability to understand and prepare recipes.
4. Must have good mathematical skills.

STAFF RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the School Cafeteria Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time, 12-15 Hour Per Week., Non-Exempt, Hourly Wage Local Scale without Benefits; Work only on days the cafeteria serves students plus three days per year for staff training/pre-open set up/ close up.

Murfreesboro City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, creed, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in the provision of services, programs, activities, employment opportunities, or benefits.

Murfreesboro City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations for the application or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.