Join Our Team!
Join our team of school nutrition professionals dedicated to preparing and serving healthy, tasty food for the students of Hamilton County.
Entry-Level Positions
Our staffing partner, Qualified Staffing, hires entry-level nutrition assistants and cafeteria substitutes for all HCS cafeterias. After working 480 hours with Qualified Staffing at an HCS cafeteria, the person is eligible to be hired on as a Team Member 1 with HCS when positions are available.
To apply with Qualified Staffing, visit their website or call 423-242-0062.
HCS cafeteria positions are offered:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Free meals
- Paid time off after one year
- Discounted rates with HCS's school-aged child care program
- Starting pay $15 per hour
Promotional Positions
Internal cafeteria personnel are eligible for promotions, as positions become available.
Team Member 2
A Team Member 2 becomes an expert in either cooking or cashiering.
To be eligible, a Team Member 1 must complete a minimum of four weeks cashiering or cooking daily, pass a test on cashiering or cooking, and receive a positive manager reference.
Team Member 3
A Team Member 3 becomes an expert in both cooking and cashiering and can complete basic paperwork for a short-term manager absence.
To be eligible, a Team Member 1 or 2 must complete all the minimum requirements for both cooking and cashiering, pass a Team Member 3 test, and receive a positive manager reference.
Experienced Food Service Managers
We are always looking for experienced food service managers to lead a team of dedicated culinary professionals. Compared to the private foodservice industry, we offer great hours and benefits!
As a specialized type of food service management, we require our Cafeteria Managers to participate in a School Nutrition Management Training program prior to placement as a manager in a school. We recruit experience food service managers throughout the year. Contact our HR Generalist for more information.