School Cafeteria & Operations Coordinator

DC Prep; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Prep is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to oversee daily meal service for our students, ensuring healthy nourishment and a clean, orderly cafeteria. This 10-month, non-exempt role runs about 40 hours per week and reports to the campus operations leader.

You will manage meal records, coordinate with vendors, supervise meal periods, and support campus events. A Food Handler License is required, and Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Food Handler License required (licensed with DC Department of Health).
• Minimum of 1-2 years 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, preferably in an elementary and/or middle school setting.
• Fluency in Spanish language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date Food Handler License and participate in required trainings.
• Prepare all menu items using established organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors to receive and manage deliveries to the school.
• Maintain clean cafeteria, equipment, and food-serving areas, including before and after serving hours.
• Supervise students during meal service periods, as needed.
• Follow all school facilities and safety policies and procedures and actively participate in scheduled emergency procedures drums and trainings as needed.

Skills

Customer-service orientation

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Dependability

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Prep is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to oversee daily meal service for our students, ensuring healthy nourishment and a clean, orderly cafeteria. This 10-month, non-exempt role runs about 40 hours per week and reports to the campus operations leader.

You will manage meal records, coordinate with vendors, supervise meal periods, and support campus events. A Food Handler License is required, and Spanish language skills are a plus.