Prep Cook (No Weekends/ Holidays) - Washington D.C.
About The Position
The In-school Prep Cook is part of a 3–5 person team that prepares made-from-scratch meals for hundreds of children at a school each day. The role involves understanding daily production menus, preparing dishes, serving meals on a tight schedule, and helping ensure the kitchen exceeds Department of Health standards. The position offers weekday daytime hours, with weekends and holidays off. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, though hours may change. The position is based in Washington, D.C., reports to the Head Chef, and pays $19.00–$21.00 per hour. Red Rabbit is an MWBE-certified K–12 school food management company founded in 2005. Its chefs prepare scratch-made, culturally relevant meals in commissaries and school cafeterias. The company serves communities across the Greater New York region, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
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 posting also states it must be obtained within 90 days of hire, with reimbursement available.
- Ability to self-motivate and stay organized.
- Ability to work well on a team and remain calm and efficient in a fast-moving environment.
- Positive attitude and contribution 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 on a regular basis.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Read menu production sheets to understand the types and quantities of food to prepare each day.
- Work with the Head Chef to prioritize production of daily menu items.
- Portion and weigh food according to Red Rabbit 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 production accurately to support compliance and reduce waste.
- Clean workstations and cooking equipment to help ensure the kitchen exceeds Department of Health standards.
- Represent Red Rabbit professionally and courteously when interacting with school staff and students.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off; most major holidays off.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) option.
- Paid professional development.
- Education reimbursement opportunities.
- Paid family leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
- Free lunch with access to made-from-scratch food.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
