Food Services Assistant

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School is seeking a dependable Food Service Coordinator to support our school meal program. This full-time role helps ensure students receive healthy, nutritious meals in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include preparing the cafeteria for daily service, serving meals, maintaining sanitation, completing meal counts and production records, and following all food safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food safety/hygiene certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the cafeteria and food service areas for daily meal service.
• Serve breakfast and lunch efficiently and courteously.
• Prepare and set up snacks and food for after-school programming.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and cafeteria.
• Accurately complete meal counts, production records, and required data entry.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Chef Manager, kitchen team, and other school staff.
• Assist with other food service and school operational needs as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety/hygiene certification

Culinary training or equivalent professional kitchen experience

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Food Service Coordinator

Department: Operations
Reports to: Chef Manager
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Position: Full-Time, 12-Month, Essential Employee

About the Role

Stokes School is seeking a dependable, organized, and team-oriented Food Service Coordinator to support our school meal program. This position helps ensure students receive healthy, nutritious meals in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the cafeteria and food service areas for daily meal service.
• Serve breakfast and lunch efficiently and courteously.
• Prepare and set up snacks and food for after-school programming.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and cafeteria.
• Accurately complete meal counts, production records, and required data entry.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Chef Manager, kitchen team, and other school staff.
• Assist with other food service and school operational needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food safety/hygiene certification required.
• Culinary training or equivalent professional kitchen experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school or educational setting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stand for extended periods, and lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, professionalism, and teamwork.

What We’re Looking For

Someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team, cares about providing excellent service to students, and contributes positively to the Stokes community.