School Cook

Job Details Position: School Cook Location: Nashville, TN Date Posted: 6/25/2026 Job ID: 2511 Job Category: Food Service Position Type: Contractor Shift: 1st (10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday–Thursday; 5:30 am – 2:30 pm Friday) Positions Available: 2 School 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. The School Cook will report to the building Kitchen Manager. 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. FoodSafety 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. Full‑time 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. Qualifications 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 food‑related issues or concerns. Ability to be on a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and perform duties efficiently and in accordance with health regulations. 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 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. 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 (Please note, due to the position being at a school, any discrepancies in the background check or fingerprinting report will result in being disqualified from consideration for the position). Education and Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in food preparation, particularly in a childcare or early childhood education setting is preferred. Benefits Weekly Pay/Comparable Wages. Major Medical Insurance. Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. Term Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability. Legal Information Quality Staffing, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr