Nutrition Department Assistant - Student Worker

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Assist Nutrition Department with organization and management, particularly of the Foods Lab (Hughes 303). Must be a current Lipscomb University student. Job Duties: 1. Set up for weekly foods lab including but not limited to: Getting out equipment Monitor inventory of current supplies during preparation of supply lists Preparing shopping list for groceries and supplies for weekly labs Putting away groceries and supplies Preparing handouts as needed Assisting students in lab if schedule allows Monitoring freezer, refrigerator, and pantry areas for expired food items and dispose of or replace as needed 2. Monitor lab for cleanliness and proper functioning of lab including but not limited to: Monitoring that proper items are in each workstation Dishwashers are emptied after lab and items are properly put away Ensure proper working of lab equipment Notifying proper person (work ticket or notifying Linda Price or Dr. Marshall) if any lab equipment is broken or needs repair Monitoring lab for cleanliness and turning in work order if areas are not properly cleaned (floor scrubbing, trash, etc) Restocking first aid supplies as needed 3. Other duties as assigned to aid the department.

Requirements

Current undergraduate or graduate LU student with Federal Work Study.
Must be punctual, have an eager attitude, organizational skills, effective written and oral communication skills, and be motivated to begin professional development.
Must have effective organizational skills to manage inventory of items for labs on a timely basis.
Must be able to lift, carry, and put away groceries and other items purchased.
Average of 10 hours per week for a total of approximately 140 hours per semester.
May be Federal Work Study eligible.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Google software preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up for weekly foods lab including but not limited to: Getting out equipment
Monitor inventory of current supplies during preparation of supply lists
Preparing shopping list for groceries and supplies for weekly labs
Putting away groceries and supplies
Preparing handouts as needed
Assisting students in lab if schedule allows
Monitoring freezer, refrigerator, and pantry areas for expired food items and dispose of or replace as needed
Monitor lab for cleanliness and proper functioning of lab including but not limited to: Monitoring that proper items are in each workstation
Dishwashers are emptied after lab and items are properly put away
Ensure proper working of lab equipment
Notifying proper person (work ticket or notifying Linda Price or Dr. Marshall) if any lab equipment is broken or needs repair
Monitoring lab for cleanliness and turning in work order if areas are not properly cleaned (floor scrubbing, trash, etc)
Restocking first aid supplies as needed
Other duties as assigned to aid the department.