School Nutrition Kitchen & Service Specialist

Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools is seeking a dedicated cafeteria worker to support the School Nutrition Program. You will assist in food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining a clean, sanitary environment for students and staff.

The role requires adherence to HACCP safety practices, inventory awareness, and patient customer service. Training, safety standards, and teamwork are emphasized as you support daily operations in the school cafeteria.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a background check and test negative on a tuberculosis (TB) skin test.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals for students and staff per menu and recipes.
• Monitors cooking times and temperatures to ensure safety per HACCP guidelines.
• Sets up serving lines and maintains cleanliness of serving areas.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food prep and storage areas.
• Assists in stocking supplies and monitors inventory; rotates food items.
• May serve as cashier using a point-of-sale terminal.
• Performs duties in compliance with district policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Prepares accurate work records and may enter data into a computer.
• Attends training and meetings to maintain knowledge and skills.
• Provides courteous and friendly service to customers and staff.

Job description

Shelby County Schools is seeking a dedicated cafeteria worker to support the School Nutrition Program. You will assist in food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining a clean, sanitary environment for students and staff.

The role requires adherence to HACCP safety practices, inventory awareness, and patient customer service. Training, safety standards, and teamwork are emphasized as you support daily operations in the school cafeteria.