Nutrition Service Support- 5 HR

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking a school cafeteria cook to assist the Nutrition Supervisor in preparing and serving nutritious meals for students and staff in a clean, safe dining environment.

The role requires following recipes, monitoring cooking times, and maintaining sanitary conditions in preparation, storage, and serving areas. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and pass a background check; experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with school nutrition or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for student and staff meals following menus and recipes.
• Operate serving lines and ensure proper portioning and cleanliness.
• Maintain sanitation of work areas, equipment, and storage spaces.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures for safety and quality.
• May operate a point-of-sale terminal and assist in cashier duties.
• Follow district policies and complete work records as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Serving

Cashier

HACCP compliance

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

Summary Description

Assists the School Nutrition Supervisor in the efficient operation of the cafeteria by preparing and serving nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff in a pleasant environment while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area.

Summary Description

Assists the School Nutrition Supervisor in the efficient operation of the cafeteria by preparing and serving nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff in a pleasant environment while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.

• Performs required duties involved in the preparation of food items for student and staff meals to include checking menu and following work schedules; reading and following recipes and/or instructions for preparing pre-portioned items; assembling ingredients and utensils; cooking; serving; and clean up. Also includes assembling bag lunches and preparing snacks for school programs as required.
• Monitors and records cooking times and temperatures to ensure thorough heating as required for consumer safety under HACCP regulations. Observes and practice set procedures for proper personal safety and sanitation, as well as, responsibility for the cleanliness of preparation areas, storerooms, freezers, refrigerators, and equipment.
• Sets up serving lines and maintains cleanliness of serving area; ensure the availability of necessary serving utensils; serve food in the appropriate quantity per customer.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food preparation and serving areas, and storage areas, and safely handles and stores utensils, pans, serving ware and cookware.
• Assists in stocking supplies and monitors inventory, rotates food products as scheduled.
• May serve as cashier, operating a point-of-sale terminal.
• Performs all duties in compliance with school, District and Health Department policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.
• Prepares accurate work records as required; may enter and retrieve computer data as needed.
• Attends training and meetings as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Provides courteous and friendly service to customers and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

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

Degree Equivalency Formula

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.