What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver/Prep Cook (School Meals- Early Hours) Washington D.C. position at Red Rabbit?
What do we do
Red Rabbit is a Black-owned School Food Management Company that works with hundreds of schools, districts, and food banks to uplift communities of color throughout the North East and Mid-Atlantic Regions.
Our professionally trained chefs create menus, source farm fresh ingredients, and cook delicious, thoughtful, and familiar food. School food matters not only because it’s integral to good health, but because what children eat is an essential part of their cultural identity and sense of self.
About the Role:
The Driver/Prep Cook position at Red Rabbit is a multifaceted role designed to contribute to the successful delivery of nutritious meals to school programs in the DC Area and support kitchen operations. This role combines the responsibilities of a driver and a prep cook, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate and on-time delivery of meals, supplies, bins, and bags to all schools on the designated route.
- Act as a key contact for school partners, maintaining exceptional customer service and fostering positive working relationships.
- Communicate any obstacles or delivery-related problems to team leads promptly.
- Follow daily reports and route sheets to optimize delivery efficiency.
- Navigate the DC Area without reliance on GPS and find alternate routes when needed.
- Practice food safety habits throughout the delivery process.
- Assist with daily operational tasks needed to ensure the smooth execution of deliveries.
Prep Cook Responsibilities:
- Read menu production sheets to understand the type and quantity of food that will be prepared each day.
- Collaborate with the culinary team to prioritize the production of daily menu items.
- Portion and weigh food according to Red Rabbit’s recipes and DC guidelines.
- Cook, cool, and plate food according to Red Rabbit’s recipes and DC food safety guidelines.
- Pack and distribute meals to students according to DC compliance portions and school timing.
- Maintain accurate records of food production to ensure compliance and minimize food waste.
- Ensure the kitchen is consistently exceeding Department of Health (DOH) standards by maintaining clean workstations and cooking equipment.
- Represent Red Rabbit’s values and culture when interacting with school staff and students by being professional, helpful, and courteous.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 3 years of driving experience in the District of Columbia, with a valid DC driver's license for 3 years and fewer than 3 points on the license.
- 2 years of customer service or retail services experience, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with school partners.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe driving ability and DC streets, with the ability to drive multiple sizes of vehicles.
- 1 years of professional culinary experience in a fast-paced role in the service industry, high-volume kitchen production, or a similar cafeteria role.
- ServSafe Certificate is required.
- Ability to lift 75 lbs regularly and 50 lbs for the prep cook portion of the role.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team, remaining calm and efficient in a fast-moving environment.
- Proficiency in reading and writing in English; bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.
- Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools.
This unique role combines the critical functions of ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of meals while also contributing to the preparation of high-quality food, reflecting our commitment to providing nutritious meals to our school partners.
Job Type: Full Time
Typical Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: District Manager
Compensation: $19 - $21 / hr
Benefits:
- Generous PTO
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k Option
- Professional Development
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
About The Company
Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is an MWBE-certified K–12 school food management company on a mission to transform school dining. We believe that serving diverse, high-quality meals to children in urban communities is about more than food, it’s about dignity, representation, and opportunity.
Our professionally trained chefs work in commissaries and onsite in school cafeterias, preparing scratch-made, culturally relevant meals that reflect the heritage and lived experiences of the students we serve. We don’t just deliver food...we become part of the school community.
Today, Red Rabbit prepares and serves millions of meals each year across the Greater New York region, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
If you’re passionate about food, community, and making an impact every day, we’d love to meet you.
Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Salary : $19 - $21