Holidays) - Washington D.C.

Red Rabbit•Washington, DC

68d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The In-School Prep Cook/Baker is part of a 3–5 person team preparing made-from-scratch meals for hundreds of children each day. The role involves preparing ingredients and dishes, supporting daily baking production, serving and distributing meals on a tight schedule, tracking production, and maintaining a clean kitchen that exceeds Department of Health standards. The position offers weekday day hours, with weekends and most major holidays off. The Prep Cook/Baker works with the Head Chef to understand menu production sheets and prioritize daily production. The role also represents Red Rabbit professionally when interacting with school staff and students. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, though hours may change. The position is located in Washington, D.C., reports to the Head Chef, and pays $19.50–$21.50 per hour.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional culinary experience in a fast-paced service-industry role, high-volume kitchen production, or a similar cafeteria role.
Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
Familiarity with using and maintaining industrial kitchen equipment.
ServeSafe Certificate required; the certificate must be obtained within 90 days of hire, with reimbursement available.
Ability to self-motivate and stay organized.
Ability to work well within a team and remain calm and efficient in a fast-moving environment.
Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a positive working environment.
Passion for improving nutrition and health in schools.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Nice To Haves

Basic experience preparing baked goods in a professional or high-volume kitchen environment.
Familiarity with basic baking techniques, including measuring ingredients, mixing, portioning, baking, and following standardized recipes.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, dicing, and cutting food according to recipes, production needs, and food safety guidelines.
Read menu production sheets to understand the type and quantity of food to prepare each day.
Work with the Head Chef to prioritize daily menu production.
Portion and weigh food according to recipes and guidelines.
Cook, cool, and plate food according to recipes and food safety guidelines.
Pack and distribute meals to students according to compliance portions and school timing.
Count and track food produced accurately to support compliance and reduce food waste.
Clean workstations and cooking equipment to ensure the kitchen exceeds Department of Health standards.
Interact with school staff and students professionally, helpfully, and courteously, representing Red Rabbit’s values and culture.
Prepare and portion basic baked goods and components according to recipes, production sheets, and established methods.
Assist with baking tasks, including measuring and mixing ingredients, preparing pans, monitoring bake times, and cooling and storing finished products properly.
Support daily bakery production by preparing ingredients and equipment and maintaining an organized workstation.
Ensure baking activities follow food safety and sanitation standards.