Food Service Worker

Eckerd Connects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a Food Service Worker for the Potomac Job Corps in Washington, DC. This rewarding role involves training and mentoring at-risk youth while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting in food preparation. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a chance to make a positive impact in young people's lives.

Benefits

9 days of Vacation in the first year

Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain ServSafe food safety certification.
• Three to six months' food preparation training preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good housekeeping in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist in serving and preparation of food.
• Clean food service area and operate dish-washing equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Personal Cleanliness

Team Interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $17.50 to $18.50

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Food Service Worker reports to the Food Service Supervisor or designee and is an hourly, non-exempt position.
• The Food Service Worker responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in the kitchen and dining areas. In addition, assists in the serving and preparation of food.
• The Food Service Worker assists the cook in the preparation of food, number of students expected, and monitoring stockroom commodities.
• Assists in serving food; may make coffee, tea and other beverages or salads and salad dressings.
• Cleans food service area, tables and kitchen equipment and appliances, and ensures proper floor care.
• Operates dish-washing equipment to ensure dishes and utensils are cleaned and sanitized.
• Cleans and checks kitchen service equipment, and ensures work area is safe, clean, and sanitary.
• Replenish napkin dispensers, plate and silverware racks, fills salt and pepper shakers, condiments, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three to six months' food preparation training and related food service work experience preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain ServSafe food safety certification.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Additional Requirements: Well-developed habits of personal cleanliness and hygiene. Must meet state or local food handling requirements, whichever are more restrictive. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Able to work some weekends and flexible hours. Must maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Ability to effectively relate to trainee population. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location:
Potomac Job Corps
1 DC Village Ln SW,

Washington, DC 20032

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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