FACILITIES PORTER

The D C Central Kitchen Inc•Washington, DC

1d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Our approach provides hands-on culinary job training while creating living-wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed in our city. We serve scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC schools; deliver fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets; provide delicious catering; and operate fast-casual cafés. Above all else, we are committed to creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive community, both outside our doors and right here on our team. We strive to offer a safe environment to learn, discover and develop individual strengths, and pursue meaningful career pathways. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognize and work to address the lasting effects of historic injustices and systemic racism, and we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ people, returning citizens, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply to join our team. The Facilities Management department supports DC Central Kitchen in its mission to use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities by ensuring the functionality, safety, comfort, and efficiency of its new state-of-the-art home, the Michael R. Klein Center for Jobs and Justice, which occupies 36,000 square feet. This team is responsible for the maintenance and management of the physical environment, including production and training kitchens, offices, meeting, and event spaces; and the effective functioning of the infrastructure that supports the building, including Information Technology (IT) systems, Audio/Visual (A/V) systems, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems. The efforts of this department enable a productive, supportive, and connected workplace. Reporting to the Director, Facilities Management and working very closely with the Facilities Coordinator, the Facilities Porter will ensure that the Klein Center remain organized and sanitized. The Facilities staff supports overall operations by ensuring that all relevant areas are clean, organized, and stored. In addition to consistent maintenance and sanitation of the Klein Center, this role is also responsible for maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies and ensuring that supplies are ordered in time by communicating these needs to the Facilities Coordinator or Facilities Management Director. The Facilities Porter ensures the completion of daily tasks that are listed on opening and closing checklists, ensuring that daily upkeep and sanitation and preventative maintenance are monitored and maintained.

Requirements

Current ServSafe Certification and must maintain certification during employment.
Prior experience in high volume food production, restaurants, or institutional food service
Working knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance
Strong communications skills including the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Pre-employment background check, COVID-19 vaccine, drug test and TB test are required.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of CJT Program is preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively represent the mission of DC Central Kitchen to all internal and external customers, including staff, students, customers, visitors, volunteers, and other members of the community.
Complete cleaning tasks on the opening and closing checklists daily.
Perform frequent cleaning of the following areas throughout the day: bathrooms, lunchroom, dry storage room, refrigerators, freezers, shelving, floors, and walls.
Clean large equipment like hood vents, food transport equipment, flatbeds, speed racks, refer & freezer doors & floors.
Perform daily cleaning of all kitchen shelving and kitchen racks.
Perform daily cleaning of microwave and weekly cleaning of staff refrigerator.
Perform general office cleaning.
Remove trash from food prep areas several times during each shift.
Take trash to outdoor dumpster/compacter as needed.
Assist drivers in loading and unloading & storing large food donations as well as equipment.
Work with volunteers and/or students in a courteous and friendly manner.
Perform other duties and tasks as required or requested to maintain quality relationships with all our partners and customers and / or duties and tasks needed to drive the vision, mission, and values of DC Central Kitchen.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance (DCCK pays 100% of employee premiums for individual coverage)
Vision Insurance
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and personal leave)
10 Company Paid Holidays
Bonding Leave for new parents
Commuter Benefits plan
Matching 401(k) program
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Reimbursement program