What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety Specialist position at Memphis Shelby County Schools?
Purpose and Scope
Supports the coordination for all food safety activities in the Central Nutrition Center and in schools. It assists in ensuring that all food safety standards and requirements meet Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, State of Tennessee Health Codes, and United States Department of Agriculture HACCP guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor Degree in Food Service, Hotel and Restaurant Administration/Management or equivalent plus an additional 2 years of experience in quantity food production and food preparation, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 6 years. Requires completion of food safety courses offered by the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, the National Restaurant Association Foundation for Food Safety, National Food Service Management Institute, or the American School Food Service Association. Requires HACCP Certification for food establishments.
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s degrees must be included.
