Quality Staffing Inc. also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search a leading fullservice employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the areas top companies is looking for experienced Food Service Workersto work through our agency as a contract employee with the Tennessee School of the Blind (TN TSB) located in Nashville TN. This is a 1st shift position working from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 5:45 am to 2:15 pm on Friday. The pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.
Food Service Worker Job Description:
This role will be responsible for preparing and cooking food according to established recipes and dietary guidelines in a food service or institutional setting. This job reports to the building Kitchen Manager.
Food Service Worker Job Duties and Responsibilities will include:
Meal Preparation:Following specific recipes and meal plans to prepare breakfast lunch or dinner items; this can involve cooking large quantities of food ensuring proper portion control and maintaining the quality and taste of the dishes.
Food Safety and Sanitation:Adhering to food safety standards including proper handling storage and preparation of food items; keeping the kitchen area clean washing dishes and ensuring all equipment is sanitized.
Inventory Management:Assisting in managing food inventory by tracking ingredients notifying supervisors of low stock and helping with the receipt and storage of food supplies.
Collaboration:Working closely with other kitchen staff including cooks dietary aides and food service managers to ensure timely meal service and adherence to dietary requirements.
Customer Service:Occasionally interacting with students staff or customers to serve meals accommodate dietary restrictions and provide a positive dining experience.
Record Keeping:Logging temperatures of food items and equipment documenting food usage and following procedures for food waste management.
Fulltime cooks need to be on a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays and are expected to perform their duties efficiently and in accordance with health regulations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Needed for Food Service Worker position:
Basic verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas and concepts to students.
Ability to prepare and serve meals and snacks in compliance with approved menus provided by a Registered Dietitian.
Familiarity with USDA meal requirements for children in terms of portion size and nutritional content.
Basic knowledge of child nutrition including managing good allergies and dietary restrictions.
Basic knowledge of how to perform simple arithmetic operations such as working with fractions percentages and ratios.
Basic knowledge of interpreting technical data writing diverse documents and leading group conversations.
Ability to prepare meals snacks and other food items according to the established menus and health guidelines.
Ability to maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation areas including regular cleaning of kitchen equipment countertops stove refrigerator and garbage cans.
Ability to manage food inventory including keeping an accurate count of supplies submitting monthly reports to the Health Coordinator and requesting approval for any menu changes.
Ensuring the welfare health and safety of all children during mealtimes including maintaining an accessible file for children with food allergies.
Supporting other staff by occasionally cleaning toys relieving staff for breaks and maintaining overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
Completing First Aid and Infant CPR training as scheduled.
Maintaining clear communications with the supervisor and parents regarding foodrelated issues or concerns.
Certifications:
Must complete First Aid and Infant CPR training as required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and move kitchen supplies and equipment as needed.
Capability to stand for extended periods during food preparation.
Additional Requirements and Information:
Must always demonstrate proper hygiene in food preparation.
Willingness to perform related duties as assigned.
Selected candidates must verify experience and highest degree held.
The Tennessee School of the Blind is a nonsmoking facility in its entirety.
The selected candidates must comply with the State of Tennessee Employee DrugFree Workplace Policy and other policies.
Selected candidates will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check to include Tennessee Federal criminal history checks child abuse records employment verification and professional/personal reference checks.
Education and Qualifications Required for Food Service Worker position:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience in food preparation particularly in a childcare or early childhood education setting is preferred.
Benefits Include:
Weekly Pay/Comparable Wages
Major Medical Insurance
Indemnity Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Term Life Insurance and ShortTerm Disability
Interested Here is how to apply:
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Follow up with a phone text to Quality Staffings TN Recruiter.
Please textyour first & last name your email addressand job #64312 Food Service Worker Nashville.
This job closes on 5/7/25(or when the positions are filled) and will no longer accept resumes after this date.
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