LEAD FOOD SERVICE WORKER

The D C Central Kitchen Inc•Washington, DC

2d•$0 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) seeks a Lead Food Service Worker to join our dynamic team and support our mission of “combating hunger and creating opportunity.” DCCK provides cooked from scratch, locally sourced nutritious meals to students at over 30 schools throughout Washington DC. Under the direction of the Field Operations Manager the Lead Food Service Worker will be responsible for ensuring daily operations are executed according to all contract requirements and company protocols. Also, the candidate will help maintain a professional clean working atmosphere adhering to all ServeSafe and HACCP standards.

Requirements

Must complete criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
Ability to work in an environment where exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, fumes, dirt, smoke, loud noise, and a variety of odors is common
Ability to lift 25 lbs., comfortable with strenuous outdoor activity; Moderate physical activity required.
Desire to be part of a large nonprofit whose mission is to "combat hunger and create opportunity"
Demonstrated hotel or restaurant experience preferably in a large quantity production environment.
1-Year of Culinary experience.
High School Diploma
Ability to maintain ServSafe Food Safety Certification.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Graduate Preferred
Associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with team members to execute breakfast, lunch, supper and all DCPS meal programs in accordance to contractual regulation
Assign daily production tasks to team members making certain recipes are posted
Ensure all meals are accurately accounted for in the Point of Sales system and reconciled at the end of day
Accurately complete the production records for breakfast, lunch and supper during and after each meal period
Assure that all food safety ServSafe and HACCP regulations are followed
Coordinate with School Foods Assistant to accurately account for monthly inventory and maintain appropriate par levels
Maintain a positive working relationship with DCPS administration and coworkers
Assist School Foods Management team in events and contractual requirements as assigned
Participate in bi-monthly meetings with School Foods Management team
Send weekly commentary to explain the variance in student meal participation
Any meal substitutions need to be communicated to and approved by the Registered Dietitian
Complete the food donation form each week and send to the Lab and Food management team
Follow the production emergency, daily invoicing, school food donation, food delivery ticket and the SFS Lead Master Task List protocol each day, week and monthly
Scan Invoices to Bill.com to ensure proper accounting is performed
Place orders for dairy, supplies, bread, office supplies and allergy food according to established protocols
Participate in professional development training
Participate in activities that will promote the school food service program.
Maintain all company records as required by contract
Conduct annual and mid-year reviews with staff members
Communicate with Field Operations Manager with any operational concern including equipment and staff support
Effectively communicate with School Foods Management team

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance (DCCK pays 100% of employee premiums for individual coverage)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Parking and Dependent Care)
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