Lead Cook - High-Volume School Kitchen Leader

Red Rabbit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Most National Holidays Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Option

Professional Development

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Job summary

Red Rabbit in Washington, DC is seeking a Lead Cook for an in-school kitchen where you’ll lead a fast-paced, 3–5-person team to prepare over 1,000 fresh, made-from-scratch meals daily. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely service while upholding Red Rabbit’s mission.

You bring 3+ years of high-volume culinary experience, with the ability to produce 500+ meals and a commitment to food safety. This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen, commissary, or cafeteria setting.
• Proven ability to produce 500+ meals with speed and consistency.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe required within 90 days—reimbursement provided).
• Team-oriented, organized, and self‑motivated with a positive attitude.
• Passion for healthy food and improving nutrition in schools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of consistency, quality, and presentation for every batch prepared.
• Work independently from prep lists while coordinating with the Kitchen Manager to prioritize production.
• Read daily menus and production sheets to prepare, portion, and weigh food according to Red Rabbit recipes and DC guidelines.
• Cook, cool, plate, and pack meals with care and efficiency.
• Maintain the highest DOH standards by keeping workstations and equipment clean and organized.

Skills

Culinary experience

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Bilingual

Job description

Red Rabbit in Washington, DC is seeking a Lead Cook for an in-school kitchen where you’ll lead a fast-paced, 3–5-person team to prepare over 1,000 fresh, made-from-scratch meals daily. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely service while upholding Red Rabbit’s mission.

You bring 3+ years of high-volume culinary experience, with the ability to produce 500+ meals and a commitment to food safety. This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive pay, and benefits.