Nutrition Services Assistant- Ross Early Learning Center (2026-2027)

Power Youth; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools seeks a Nutrition Services Assistant to support meal preparation and serving in a clean, compliant environment. You will assist with cooking tasks, maintain sanitation standards, and help manage serving lines for students and staff.

Under supervision, you will handle inventory, receive supplies, and respond to questions about food content and nutrition. This role is based in Nashville and involves daily kitchen duties in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Performs various semi-skilled kitchen tasks to prepare food for serving per daily menu guidelines.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, counters, and tables; mops and sweeps floors daily per state health regulations.
• Prepares serving lines by filling steam table wells and arranging pans in correct sequence.
• Serves students and teachers appropriate quantities in a friendly manner at the serving line.
• Keeps serving line clean and replenished.
• Answers inquiries about content or nutritional value of food or refers to appropriate personnel when needed.
• Receives supply orders and verifies quantities against invoices.
• Stores food and supplies upon receipt; updates inventory records to ensure supplies are available continually.

Skills

Read/write English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

3503003

Job Code: 3503003

Job Family/Function: 35 – Nutrition Services Assistants

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly

Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH001-H

Duration (days/year): 197

Locations(s): Nutrition Services

We Are Team MNPS

Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of manager, assists school nutrition staff to assure meals are prepared and served in a clean environment while following all health and sanitation rules and regulations.

What you will do

• Performs various semi-skilled kitchen tasks to prepare food for serving. Tasks include, but not limited to, slicing and chopping vegetables, cooking vegetables and meat, mixing pastries, measuring ingredients to ensure food is prepared in established quantities according to daily menu guidelines.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, counters and tables, mops and sweeps floors on a daily basis in compliance with state health regulations.
• Prepares serving lines by filling steam table wells and arranging appropriate number of pans in correct sequence.
• Serves students and teachers appropriate quantities in a friendly manner as they come through serving line.
• Keeps serving line clean and replenished.
• Answers inquiries customers may have regarding content or nutritional value of food or refers to appropriate personnel if needed.
• Receives supply orders and verifies quantity ordered/shipped against invoices.
• Stores food and supplies upon receipt, updates inventory records to ensure necessary supplies are available on a continual basis.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Work experience in food preparation Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Equivalency

Starting At: $20.05

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.