Social Action- Veggie Butcher

Ymcadc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community organization seeks a Nutrition Educator, Veggie Butcher to provide culinary support and food access assistance at local markets. This role involves engaging with customers, maintaining food safety, and creating a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have a culinary background and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Culinary background with strong knife skills required.
• Ability to become ServSafe or Food Safety certified.

Responsibilities

• Run the on-site Veggie Butcher Stand at selected markets.
• Package and label broken down produce while adhering to food safety guidelines.
• Offer extraordinary customer service and culinary assistance.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Knife Skills

Education

ServSafe or Food Safety Certification

Job description

Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Status: PT Hourly, Non-Exempt, Seasonal Job Code: Position #:

Branch: Association Services Office Revision Date: April 22, 2025

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

The Nutrition Educator, Veggie Butcher will be responsible for providing on-site fruit and vegetable breakdown, culinary, and food access assistance for SNAP-eligible market-goers at assigned DC produce plus markets.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No Supervisory responsibility
• Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)

Organizational Structure:

Job title to which this position reports: SNAP Ed Manager

Job titles directly reporting to this position: None

Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run the on-site Veggie Butcher Stand at selected DC Produce Plus market
• Set up and break down of Veggie Butcher Stand
• Work with customers to break down their purchased produce to their desired cut
• Package and label broken down produce while strictly adhering to food safety guidelines
• Ensure a clean and tidy environment
• Work with market administrator to seamlessly integrate Veggie Butcher Stand into the market
• Offer extraordinary customer service and culinary technical assistance to customers
• Create a vibrant community at the market by engaging with the neighborhood and community partners, creating a welcoming environment for all

Customer Service Standards:

• Staff Engagement: Greet everyone with a smile, eye contact, and by name; be knowledgeable of all programs and activities to engage candidates
• Facility Excellence: Ensure information displayed is updated and accurate; be proactive and responsive to all candidate and staff needs

Values and Mission:

• Model and teach the Y's values: Community, Philanthropy, Inclusion, Relationships, Influence, Communication
• Commit to service excellence and community engagement

Operational Effectiveness and Personal Growth:

• Hold self-accountable for high-quality results
• Utilize non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues
• Maintain functional and technical knowledge, stay updated with best practices

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:

• Culinary background with strong knife skills
• Ability to become ServSafe or Food Safety certified (training funded by the Y)
• Ability to work outdoors in summer temperatures
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to work on feet for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds
• Work outdoors in summer temperatures