MSCS Winter Hiring Event Nov. 11: School Nutrition Jobs in Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN — Memphis-Shelby County Schools has put a Winter Hiring Event on its calendar for Wednesday, November 11, running 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Memphis Public Libraries' JobLINC listing describes it as a recruiting day for people who want to join the district's Central Nutrition team, the crews who cook and serve breakfast and lunch in school cafeterias from Frayser to Cordova.

School-hours shifts, a district employer, and a hiring day nine days out. Here is what we could confirm, what we could not, and how to show up ready.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	MSCS Winter Hiring Event, "Serve with Purpose. Making a Difference"
Date	Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time	10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Host	Memphis-Shelby County Schools Talent Management
Focus	Central Nutrition team (school cafeteria roles)
Location	Shown on the district's event flyer; call to confirm before you go
Questions	MSCS Human Resources, (901) 416-5304

⚠️ Confirm the Location Before You Drive

The district's Hiring Events page lists the date and time in text, but the venue appears only on an image flyer we could not read. We are not going to guess at an address. Open the flyer from that page, or call MSCS Human Resources at (901) 416-5304 and ask where to report.

For context only: the district's Fall Hiring Event on August 11 ran at a district academy on Union Avenue in Midtown. That does not mean the winter event is there. Check first.

💼 What School Nutrition Jobs Involve

Recent MSCS postings for Nutrition Service Support positions describe a hands-on kitchen job: preparing, cooking and serving meals under a school nutrition supervisor, following recipes and menus, logging cooking temperatures for food safety, setting up serving lines, keeping prep areas clean, rotating stock, and sometimes running a point-of-sale register.

The positions are posted by daily hours, such as 4-hour, 5-hour and 6-hour roles, at individual schools across the county. Because the work is built around school breakfast and lunch service, a short daily shift can fit around classes, family schedules or a second job.

💵 What It Pays and What You Need

Recent district postings for Nutrition Service Support roles listed $15.00 an hour, and a School Nutrition Supervisor Trainee posting listed $16.00 an hour. Those figures come from MSCS's own 2026 job postings; confirm the current rate for any opening you apply to.

Education: high school diploma or GED
Experience: at least six months of quantity food preparation or related work
Screening: a background check and a negative TB skin test
Supervisor track: the trainee role asks for two years of institutional food service with supervision, plus ServSafe or the Tennessee food safety certificate within a year

The district has not announced a headcount for this event. Apply through the MSCS careers page under School-Based Support, where nutrition roles are listed, and bring your work history so you can talk through it in person.

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📋 How to Show Up Ready

Confirm the venue with MSCS HR at (901) 416-5304 before you leave home.
Create your profile on the district's School-Based Support application portal ahead of time.
Bring a few copies of a one-page resume that spells out any restaurant, catering, hospital or cafeteria kitchen work.
Bring your diploma or GED information and any food safety certificate you already hold.
Arrive early in the 10 to 2 window rather than at the tail end.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MSCS Winter Hiring Event?

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, according to the district's Hiring Events page.

Where is it?

The location is on the district's event flyer. Call MSCS Human Resources at (901) 416-5304 to confirm before you go.

What jobs is it for?

The library's JobLINC listing says the event is for candidates interested in the district's Central Nutrition team. Recent postings in that area include Nutrition Service Support roles and a supervisor trainee track.

How much do MSCS cafeteria jobs pay?

Recent Nutrition Service Support postings listed $15.00 an hour and a supervisor trainee posting listed $16.00 an hour. Check each current posting for its rate.

Do I need experience?

Postings ask for a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of quantity food preparation or related experience, plus a background check and TB test.

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