Division: Research and Sponsored Programs
Department: COE Learning Sciences
Number of hours per week: 40
Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)
Campus:
No Response
If other location, please indicate: Henry, Gibson, Weakley Counties
Position
Number: 066370
Advertised Salary: $29,250-$35,100 $15-$18 per hour
Pay Basis:
Semi-Monthly
Job Description
Tennessee State University Department of Center of Excellence
Learning Sciences invites applications for the position of Cook 1.
The ideal candidate will be responsible
for the following:
- Responsible for meal, snack, and other food preparation and clean up at center based Early Head Start
program serving infants and toddlers. - Responsible for all food inventory and nutrition paperwork.
- Responsible for welfare,
health, and safety of all children. - Must demonstrate proper hygiene in food preparation. Prepares food in compliance with approved
menus provided by a Registered Dietician. - Requests pre-approval for changes to menus to Health Coordinator before preparing.
- Makes sure all meals served meet USDA requirements in size and content. Maintains easily accessible file for children with food
allergies. - Keeps inventory of nutritional supplies and submit to Health Coordinator on monthly basis.
- Maintains cleaning
of all food preparation equipment, counter top, stove, refrigerator, and garbage cans. - Occasional duties of cleaning of toys,
relieving staff for breaks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation. - Maintains communication with supervisor and
parents. - Completes First Aid and Infant CPR training as scheduled.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a minimum of the eighth grade; Experience in food preparation and
nutrition management services. Must meet all required health and safety requirements i.e. physical, tb skin test, safe food handling
requirements, USDA requirements, etc; Knowledge of food safety regulations desired; Must possess a valid TN driver
license.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a
criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.
Official transcripts for positions which require a
post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial
transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information
for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system
will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.
Close Date:
05/22/2026
Benefits
Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package
that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.
Visit https://www.tnstate.edu/hr/benefits.aspx for more
information.
Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10635
Minimum References Required: 2
