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MAC - SFSP - Food Prep
Metro Nashville
Metro Action Commission
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Salary
$18 - $18
per hour
Type
Seasonal
More Other jobs →Closes
March 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal job involves helping prepare and serve healthy breakfasts and lunches for kids in a summer program run by a Nashville community agency, lasting from June to July.
Workers assist with menu planning, meal assembly, cleaning kitchens, and ensuring food safety during weekday shifts.
It's a good fit for young adults aged 18-24 who are reliable, enjoy working with food, and want hands-on experience helping disadvantaged children without needing prior expertise.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Ages 18-24 (eligible for youth program)
- Ability to lift 50-70 pounds
- Understanding of children's nutritional needs
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls
- Residency in Tennessee (or within 6 months of hire)
Full Job Description
***THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION - Not Eligible for Benefits - Adult Youth - Ages 18 - 24 yrs.***
This is a seasonal position with Metro Action Commission's Summer Food Program. This position is responsible for preparing and providing quality food and service during the eight-week summer lunch program. Performs related duties as required.
This position starts June 1st and ends July 31st, 2026
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Requirements
- Assist in the preparation of daily breakfast and lunch for summer lunch program
- Assist in developing and reviewing daily/weekly food service menu
- Assist in assembling and distributing nutritional meals as coordinated by Nutrition Coordinator
- Assist with cleaning and sanitation of service area
- Assist in organizing, sorting and labeling meals per site as required
- Understand nutritional needs of (disadvantaged) children
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting equipment malfunctions
- Responsible for understanding, adhering and preparing quality food based on the standards and procedures of temperature controls during food preparation
- Understand menus and pre-package distribution of foods
- Maintain high standards of sanitation in kitchen and serving areas
- Demonstrate positive and professional work habits
- Assume other job-related duties as requested
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. Valid Driver License Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078.
All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Additional Information
- Experienced properly lifting up fifty (50) to seventy (70) pounds
For questions contact the Human Resources department at: (615) 862-8860 ext. 70105
Please be advised that ALL candidates for ANY position with The Metropolitan Action Commission will be subject to a background check.
Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to:
Rickie McQueen at: (615) 862-8860 ext. 70103
The Metropolitan Action Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
In compliance with Tennessee law, all applications are subject to public disclosure.
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