School Meal Service & Operations Coordinator

DC Prep; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Prep is seeking a Food Service Coordinator in Washington, DC to oversee daily meal service for students, ensuring healthy nourishment and a clean, orderly cafeteria. This 10-month, non-exempt role is 40 hours per week, with some evenings and special events as needed.

You will report to the campus-based operations leader and help manage meal preparation, inventory, and staff training while maintaining compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.
• Ensure that all food and other related meal service supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner, so that adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
• Accurately maintain meal records and production records, including surplus supply.
• Prepare all menu items in proper portions and quantities to satisfy volumes.
• Serve food that is the correct serving temperature, quality, and quantity.
• 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.
• Assist with the training of additional employees who may be involved in supporting meal service procedures.
• Support with the service of meals and snacks for special student, staff, and family events, in collaboration with other campus operations team members

Skills

Customer-service orientation

Detail-oriented

Flexible

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Prep is seeking a Food Service Coordinator in Washington, DC to oversee daily meal service for students, ensuring healthy nourishment and a clean, orderly cafeteria. This 10-month, non-exempt role is 40 hours per week, with some evenings and special events as needed.

You will report to the campus-based operations leader and help manage meal preparation, inventory, and staff training while maintaining compliance with food safety standards.