Food Service Specialist

About the Opportunity

The Food Service Specialist will be responsible for daily operations of the school meal service, supporting our scholars’ goals and the high-quality instruction provided at LEARN D.C. This role will ensure compliance with all related local, state, and federal laws regarding food service.

Responsibilities

As a Food Service Specialist, your critical tasks will include:

• Serving healthy meals to students and ensuring a hygienic and well-organized cafeteria.
• Meeting all local, state, and federal requirements for proper food handling, storage, disposal, and sanitation of the cafeteria.
• Assisting with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
• Planning and coordinating the menu in conjunction with the Operations Coordinator.
• Maintaining all necessary equipment and records, including point of service requirements as required by federal law
• Obtaining any mandatory training, including food service certification.
• Ensuring adherence to Healthy Schools Act requirements and to any applicable safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education, Training and/or Experience

This position is a great fit if:

• You have a Certified Food Handler License in the District of Columbia or can obtain a license quickly. 
• You have at least 1 year of food service experience (ideally 2 preferred).
• You have a demonstrated track record of organizational skills and following strict food safety guidelines.
• You have a record of living LEARN’s Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

To succeed as a Food Services Specialist, you can lift up to 50 pounds, in addition to having good multitasking skills. 

You demonstrate our core values by setting high expectations for yourself and our scholars, along with bringing a customer service focus and consistently positive attitude. You possess proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications, databases, and intranet and internet usage, and a working knowledge of nutritional guidelines.

In addition, you have strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines. Above all, you are an adaptive and comfortable interacting with students and families. You demonstrate professional demeanor with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, plus the capacity to tactfully and effectively deal with families, students and staff in a personable and professional manner.

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000