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Food Service Worker
- Location: Tennessee 37920
- Work model: On-site
- Posted Yesterday
- Job ID: JPC - 211821
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Job Description
Job Summary: Food Service Worker - TN School for the Deaf (TSDK), Knoxville, TN 37920
About the Role
Join our dedicated Food Service team at the Tennessee School for the Deaf, where you'll play a meaningful part in serving nutritious meals to students in a welcoming residential dining environment. This hands-on position offers valuable experience in food service, event support, and commercial kitchen operations while providing opportunities to grow within a supportive school community.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and set up dining areas for meal service, including organizing food displays, beverages, and utensils
- Assist cooks with food prep, ingredient fetching, and packing meals for dorms and special events
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout kitchen and dining spaces
- Clean and sanitize equipment such as refrigerators, dishwashers, food carts, and beverage dispensers
- Handle trash removal and thorough cleanup after each service
- Restock napkins, utensils, and supplies to ensure smooth meal transitions
- Receive, organize, and rotate food deliveries in collaboration with storekeeping staff
- Provide support for special campus events, occasionally requiring overtime
Required Skills and Experience
- Ability to comfortably lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and food safety practices
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills for inventory, deliveries, and recipe following
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and reliability
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience in institutional or school food service
- Event support or catering experience
- Knowledge of food inventory management
Benefits
- Gain hands-on kitchen and food service experience in a supportive school environment
- Opportunities for overtime during special campus events
- Work alongside a dedicated team passionate about student well-being
- Make a positive impact in a unique educational setting
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online and be prepared to submit to a comprehensive TBI/FBI background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks. Please note that discrepancies in background verification will disqualify applicants, as student safety is our highest priority.
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Job details
Job ID JPC - 211821
Location Tennessee, United States
Work Model On-site
Industry Admin/Clerical
Department TN TSD
Posted October 26, 2026
Apply By October 23, 2026
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