FOOD SERVICE WORKER

***\*\*RESUME REQUIRED\*\**** **ABOUT DC CENTRAL KITCHEN:** 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. **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:** The Contract Meals and Nutrition department is responsible for all aspects of DC Central Kitchen’s nutrition programs, services, and activities, including but not limited to menu planning, nutrition education, and budgeting. This department also manages program compliance with relevant federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and procedures; facilitates effective business relationships with clients; and drives value through efficient service operations for contract meal programs including CACFP, School Foods, and Community meals. This department includes our School Foods and Community Meals programs, as well as our Nutrition services. **POSITION DESCRIPTION:** The Food Service Worker works under the supervision of the Lead Food Service Worker to meet the obligations of school meal contracts for DC Public Schools, private schools, and charter schools. This position is responsible for working with the team to ensure that meals are served in a courteous and professional manner. The successful candidate will have prior entry-level food service experience, excellent customer service skills, good teamwork, solid communication skills, and strong organizational abilities. This position requires a DCPS background clearance to work in DC Public Schools. **DUTIES AND 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. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** - Current Servsafe Certification (or ability to maintain certification with 6 months of hire) and must maintain certification during employment - Graduate of CJT Program is preferred. - Prior experience in related food service ind…