Assistant Head Chef – School Kitchen (Mon–Fri, DC)

Red Rabbit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Most national holidays off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k option

Professional development opportunities

Education reimbursement opportunities

Opportunity for Review to Salary pay

Job summary

Red Rabbit in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for a large school program. The role offers a stable Monday–Friday schedule with early hours and weekends off.

Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks for 300–500 students, maintain food safety, and support the kitchen team. Strong culinary skills and passion for nutrition in schools are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional culinary experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Associate degree in culinary arts is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
• Food Handler's Certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire (reimbursement available).
• Must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized.
• Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements is a plus.
• Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Execution: Plan and execute the daily preparation of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for 300-500 students. Maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times, performing quality control on all menu items to ensure recipe consistency and integrity.
• Administration: In conjunction with the Head Chef, adhere to production schedules, perform inventory, and track consumption numbers while working with the kitchen team to execute efficiently.
• Food Safety: Ensure the kitchen is always DOH-ready by following proper food handling procedures and maintaining cleanliness standards. Monitor temperatures and storage conditions to ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Communication skills

Organization

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

Red Rabbit in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for a large school program. The role offers a stable Monday–Friday schedule with early hours and weekends off.

Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks for 300–500 students, maintain food safety, and support the kitchen team. Strong culinary skills and passion for nutrition in schools are essential.