Food Service Coordinator, In-School Kitchen, Washington, DC

Red Rabbit•Washington, DC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Coordinator reports to the Head Chef and is part of a 5-8 person team. The key responsibility of this position is to ensure meals are prepared on time and with dignity, while consistently meeting the needs of the schools. The ideal candidate has strong kitchen expediting experience, is comfortable with administrative tasks, and enjoys interacting with customers. A strong emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s ability to work effectively with both the kitchen teams and the schools, supporting the work and uplifting the students.

Requirements

3-5 years experience in an operational or administrative role supporting cross-functional teams.
1+ year in a customer-facing role preferred
Proven ability to track, prioritize, and drive multiple projects successfully
An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be part of a growing, mission-based company
Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
Acute attention to detail and impeccable follow through
Must share our passion improving nutrition in schools and see our work through the lens of social justice and equality
Bilingual : Spanish/English a plus

Nice To Haves

Experience with schools and/or food service, a plus
Bilingual : Spanish/English a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure meals are served on time in compliant portions daily
Maintain a clean and presentable service line, uplifting the students with dignity
Proactively share information between teams to keep operations running smoothly.
Identify and resolve potential conflicts or "collision points" to maintain workflow.
Maintain operational systems and databases, ensuring data accuracy and meal compliance
Create accountability checks to ensure consistent data management.
Proactively address day-of concerns with school partners and keep Head Chef and District Manager informed
Collaborate with the kitchen team to solve same-day operational issues.
Other duties as assigned