School Nutrition Aide: Food Prep, Service & Safety

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks a Food Service Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals in a clean, safe cafeteria setting. You will follow menus, read recipes, assemble ingredients, and assist with bag lunches when needed.

Responsibilities include monitoring cooking times, maintaining hygiene, setting up serving lines, stocking supplies, and possibly operating a point-of-sale terminal.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass background check and test negative on TB skin test.
• Requires an additional six months of quantity food preparation or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble ingredients, read menus, and follow recipes.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure safety per HACCP.
• Set up serving lines and maintain clean serving areas.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment and storage areas.
• Stock supplies and rotate food products as scheduled.
• May serve as cashier and operate a POS terminal.
• Follow school, district, and Health Department policies.
• Prepare work records and enter data as needed.
• Attend trainings to maintain knowledge and skills.
• Provide courteous, friendly service to customers and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety and sanitation

Record keeping

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks a Food Service Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals in a clean, safe cafeteria setting. You will follow menus, read recipes, assemble ingredients, and assist with bag lunches when needed.

Responsibilities include monitoring cooking times, maintaining hygiene, setting up serving lines, stocking supplies, and possibly operating a point-of-sale terminal.