Server Support - Central Kitchen

About the role

Server Support - Central Kitchen works under the direction of the Supervisor - Central Kitchen to assist in ensuring the production of nutritious meals in a clean and sanitary work area for the students of Memphis‑Shelby County Schools (MSCS).

Responsibilities

• Performing duties in food manufacturing, processing, and packaging of large quantities of school food service meals.
• Assisting the Supervisor - Central Kitchen with preparing and serving community partners and charter sites for school visits and special events.
• Preparing food within the established production system following meal standards, standardized recipes, preparation, and service methods in a safe and cost‑efficient manner.
• Following written recipes and instructions using mathematics to check recipe conversions and calculate food quantities needed.
• Observing and following guidelines for proper personal safety, food safety, and sanitation; responsible for the cleanliness of preparation areas, storerooms, freezers, refrigerators, and equipment.
• Operating high‑speed packaging equipment for batch meals.
• Supporting special catering events and assisting the Mobile Supervisor at off‑site locations when needed.
• Operating, disassembling, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment in the production area, including high‑speed packing equipment, based on established guidelines.
• Placing stock in storerooms, refrigerators, and freezers in a first‑in‑first‑out order as needed; monitoring and recording cooking times and temperatures as required by consumer safety under Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Performing all duties in compliance with school and District policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Attending training and meetings as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performing related responsibilities as required or directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED plus one (1) year of related experience in food service (proof of education, training, and/or experience is required). Degree equivalency: Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience; Master’s Degree = 2 years plus required years of experience. Where a Master’s degree is required, the years for a Bachelor’s degree must be included.