Food & Nutrition Associate

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School is seeking individuals for food preparation roles starting in August 2025. As part of our mission to support a diverse group of over 4,800 students, you will assist in preparing and serving meals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in food service, and demonstrate dependability and cleanliness. Join a committed team dedicated to guiding students toward achieving their academic and personal goals.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in food preparation and serving preferred or relevant training.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food in quantity.
• Participate in specialized food preparation including main dishes and baked goods.
• Assist in inventory management and kitchen sanitation.
• Operate kitchen equipment and serve as cashier.

Skills

Dependability

Cleanliness

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC., Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well‑rounded and self‑sufficient citizens by providing a world‑class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances and unparalleled success academically and socially.

Friendship is looking for responsible, confident, respectful, caring, committed, persistent and patient professionals to join our family for the 2025-2026 school year starting in August 2025. Friendship Public Charter Schools is committed to the idea that each and every child can make it to and through college. If you share that belief, please apply.

For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, to assist in the preparation and/or serving of a variety of food in quantity, and to perform related work as required
• Participates in the more specialized preparation and/or serving of foods, including preparing main dishes and baked goods, vegetables, salads, desserts and other dishes
• Assists and participates in the operation of the speed‑line including preparation and serving various food items
• Assists in requisitioning, receiving and storing of foods and supplies
• Estimates quantities of food and supplies required
• Assists in taking of inventory and completing Daily Worksheet
• Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen
• Washes dishes and kitchen equipment
• Serves in operation of assorted equipment – grill and fryer
• Serves as Point of Service/Cashier

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience in the preparation and serving of food, dealing with the public, or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities
• Demonstrates dependability, cleanliness and patience.

FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.