Food Service Worker (Cook)

So Others Might Eat/ SOME; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SOME (So Others Might Eat) in Washington, DC is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team, producing daily meals for breakfast, lunch, and deliveries to program sites.

The Cook ensures smooth kitchen operations, maintains inventory, and prepares meals to high standards while adhering to food safety guidelines and recipes.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary Arts Degree preferred.
• 1-3 yrs. food service or restaurant experience required.
• Food Handler's License by the DC Department of Health required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for breakfast, lunch, and deliveries to programs.
• Maintain kitchen operations and manage food inventory to meet standards.
• Ensure meals are ready daily for delivery and meet nutrition requirements.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Customer service

Menu/recipe reading

Multitasking

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Food Handler's License

Job description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $18.40 to $19.49 and may be commensurate with experience.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking a Food Service Worker (Cook) to join the team most recently recognized for serving 900 meals every day! The Cook is one of the most important positions at SOME, Inc. because serving meals is at the heart of our organization.

Position Description

The Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for breakfast, lunch, and meals designated for delivery to various programs. The role also involves maintaining smooth kitchen operations and managing food inventory to ensure that all meals are prepared efficiently and to high standards.

Required

HS Diploma or GED; 1-3 yrs. food service or restaurant experience.

Preferred

Culinary Arts Degree; 3 + yrs. institutional food service or restaurant experience; Driver's License

Required License/Certifications

Food Handler's License by the District of Columbia Department of Health

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm (40 hours per week); *essential employee*

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation techniques
• Knowledge of food safety
• Customer service skills to interact with volunteers and coworkers
• Action-oriented
• Ability to read and understand menus and recipes
• Able to utilize kitchen equipment and tools
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions
• Flexibility with the ability to multitask despite competing priorities

Kitchen Operations Management

• Develop daily menu and plan breakfast and lunch with selections that are balanced and nutritious.
• Plan and prepare quality daily meals for breakfast and lunch
• Ensure meals are ready each day for delivery to programs
• Plan and organize meals for Central Kitchen to provide meals that meet nutrition requirements for children and the aging.
• Track and plan food budget
• Adjust menus based on donations
• Clean and maintain the kitchen
• Receive donations and repurpose for meals
• Organize and maintain food inventory
• Label meals for serving and delivery

Organization

• Clean and maintain kitchen.
• Organize and maintain food inventory.
• Label meals for serving and delivery.
• File invoices from deliveries.
• Record daily logs for food, refrigeration, temperature of foods, etc.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Position Designation

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. May be required to sit or stand for long periods. Must be able to move around all levels/floors of the building.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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