Food Service Worker/Cook

Quality Staffing•Nashville, TN

11h

About The Position

Quality Staffing, Inc., also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search, a leading full-service employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the area's top companies, is looking for experienced Food Service Workers/Cooks to work through our agency as a contract employee with the Tennessee School for 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 $21.50 per hour. Food Service Worker/Cook 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.

Requirements

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 food 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.
Completing First Aid and Infant CPR training as scheduled.
Ability to be on a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and perform duties efficiently and in accordance with health regulations.
Must complete First Aid and Infant CPR training as required.
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 non-smoking facility in its entirety.
The selected candidates must comply with the State of Tennessee Employee Drug-Free 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.
High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience in food preparation, particularly in a childcare or early childhood education setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Logging temperatures of food items and equipment, documenting food usage, and following procedures for food waste management.
Maintaining proper hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation areas, including regular cleaning of kitchen equipment, countertops, stove, refrigerator, and garbage cans.
Managing 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.
Maintaining clear communications with the supervisor and parents regarding food-related issues or concerns.