November 7, 2024

Millington Municipal School District

Millington

PART TIME

Cafeteria Monitor/School Nutrition Technician 4 Hours (24-25 SY) Millington Intermediate School

Cafeteria Monitor/School Nutrition Technician 4 Hours (24-25 SY)
Millington Municipal Schools

About Us:
Millington Municipal Schools is a public school district located in Millington, Tennessee, United States. Our district was established in 2014 with a commitment to providing a quality education to all students in our community. We operate three schools: Millington Primary School, Millington Intermediate School, and Millington Central Middle High School.
At Millington Municipal Schools, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. We strive to provide our students with the resources and support they need to achieve their full potential, including special education, English language learner services, and athletics.
Our dedicated staff members work tirelessly to create engaging, rigorous learning experiences that challenge and inspire our students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.
About the role:
As a Cafeteria Monitor/School Nutrition Technician, you will perform required duties involved in the preparation of food items for students and staff meals and monitoring and assisting students during lunch. This position will work ? of a shift as a Nutrition Tech and ? of a shift as a Cafeteria Monitor.
Responsibilities:
Checking menu and following work schedules; reading and following recipes and/or instructions for preparing pre-portioned items; assembling ingredients and utensils; cooking; serving; and clean up. Also includes bag lunches and preparing snacks for school programs as required.

Monitors and records cooking times and temperatures to ensure thorough heating as required for consumer safety under HACCP regulations.
Sets up serving lines and maintains cleanliness of serving area; ensure the availability of necessary serving utensils; serve food in the appropriate quantity per customer.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitization of equipment, food preparation and serving areas, and storage areas, and safely handles and stores utensils, pans, serving ware and cookware.
Assists in stocking supplies and monitors inventory, rotates food products as scheduled.
May serve as cashier, operating a point-of-sale terminal and collecting monies.
Performs all duties in compliance with school, District and Health Department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and care.
Prepares accurate work records as required; may enter and retrieve computer data as needed.
Attends training and meetings as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
Performs such other duties as assigned or directed.
Seats students in the cafeteria.
Monitors student behavior by circulating and interacting with students during meals; encouraging students to wait in line in an orderly fashion; encouraging students to focus on eating and not talking; encouraging students to pick up their trash; encouraging students to leave the cafeteria in an orderly fashion.
Monitors students as they use the trashcans.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications/ Skills and Competencies:

Ability to work in areas which are often uncomfortable, wet, and slippery.
Ability to work in the temperatures found in hot kitchens and the walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
Ability to understand and adhere to safety procedures and take precautions required to avoid cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, and falls.
Ability to understand and follow directions in English, both oral and written, to ensure safety of food preparation and service.
Ability to read and write at a fifth-grade level.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations at a fifth-grade level.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
We believe in honesty and transparency throughout our hiring process, which is why our minimum pay for Nutrition Technician positions start at $15.00 per hour. We consider a candidate's level of experience, subject matter expertise, and potential for high-need placements when determining their pay. We understand that compensation is an important consideration for candidates, and we will openly and honestly discuss salary expectations throughout the interview process.
Diversity:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for any position at Millington Municipal Schools.