FOOD SERVICE WORKER
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 cafes. 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.
Requirements
- Current Servsafe Certification (or ability to maintain certification with 6 months of hire) and must maintain certification during employment
- Prior experience in related food service industry, including quick-service food establishments
- Working knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively present information to employees
- Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
- Must possess basic computer skills – Outlook/Word /Excel/ POS System
- 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.
- DCPS clearance check completed (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Prepare breakfast, lunch and/or snacks in accordance with contract standards (preparation includes chopping, washing, assembling, sorting).
- Set up serving lines and serve meals during breakfast, lunch, and snack periods.
- Operate POS (Point of Sales) terminal during meals.
- Coordinate food service with other departments as needed.
- Store food and supplies in accordance with instructions.
- Follow approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food serving areas.
- Operate, clean, and sanitize all kitchen equipment.
- Work together with Lead Food Service Worker to provide a positive and inviting dining experience for students, parents, and faculty.
- Participate in professional development training.
- Participate in activities that will promote the School Foods program.
- Effectively represent the mission of DC Central Kitchen to all internal and external customers, including staff, students, customers, visitors, parents, and members of the school community.
- 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, vision, and dental insurance (DCCK pays 100% of employee premiums for individual coverage)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and personal leave)
- 11 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
