Cashier.Nutrition Services- Dodson Elementary (2026-2027)

Job Description

Job Code: 3501003 Job Family/Function: 35 Nutrition Services Cashiers FLSA: Nonexempt Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH003-H Duration (days/year): 197 Locations(s): Nutrition Services

We Are Team MNPS Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary Receives and disburses money by selling food to students and staff. Responsible for operating the cash register and maintaining the serving line. Works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.

What You Will Do

• Receives payment by cash, vouchers, or automatic debits. Issues receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
• Assists with preparation and packaging of food items; ensures food temperature and portion sizes are appropriate.
• Stocks and rotates food items displayed for sale on the serving line.
• Maintains clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as cleaning serving area and storing unused food items. Stocks shelves and marks prices.
• Answers customers' questions, and provides information on procedures or policies.
• Assists customers by providing information and resolving their complaints. Processes returns and exchanges.
• Identifies prices of goods and tabulates bills using cash registers or optical price scanners.
• Balances sales to monies received. Completes reports.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/vocational training Required

Skills and Abilities

• Must have knowledge of arithmetic to solve problems.

About Us

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known. Our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals. Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

Our Vision Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known. Our Mission We deliver a great public education to every student, every day. Our Core Values Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3989
• Job Category Nutrition Services
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations MNPS Nutrition Service- Buena Vista ES
• Minimum Salary 20.21
• Targeted Start Date 07/29/2026
• Job Class Support
• Tier Elementary
• MNPS Work Schedule 10 Month

Metro Nashville Public Schools