Social Action- Veggie Butcher

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Washington, DC

12d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Educator, Veggie Butcher will be responsible for providing on-site fruit and vegetable breakdown and culinary and food access assistance for SNAP-eligible market-goers at assigned DC Produce Plus markets. This role involves running the Veggie Butcher Stand, assisting customers with produce breakdown, packaging, and ensuring adherence to food safety guidelines. The position also focuses on creating a welcoming environment and integrating the stand into the market community.

Requirements

• Culinary background with strong knife skills
• Ability to become ServSafe or Food Safety certified
• Ability to work outdoors in summer temperatures
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Physical ability to work on feet for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to lift up to fifty pounds
• Ability to work weekends

Nice To Haves

• The Y can fund ServSafe or Food Safety training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Run the on-site Veggie Butcher Stand at selected DC Produce Plus markets.
• Set-up and break-down of Veggie Butcher Stand.
• Work with customers to break down their purchased produce to their desired cut.
• Package and label broken down produce while strictly adhering to food safety guidelines.
• Ensure a clean and tidy environment.
• Work with market administrator to seamlessly integrate Veggie Butcher Stand into Market.
• Offer extraordinary customer service and culinary technical assistance experience to customers.
• Create a vibrant community at the market by becoming familiar with the neighborhood and population, working with community partners, and creating a welcoming environment for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed