Job Title: Production Cook

FLSA Status: Full-time /Non-exempt

Reports to: Food Hub General Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Dreaming Out Loud’s (DOL) mission is to create economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized community members through building a healthy, equitable food system.

Dreaming Out Loud is rebuilding urban, community-based food systems through social enterprise, helping to increase access to healthy food and improve community health, develop low-income entrepreneurs and cooperatives, and train at-risk adult residents for sustainable, family-supporting wages.

CULINARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

DOL continuously vets community partners for culinary opportunities in catering, pop-ups, corporate, community outreach, etc.

The Culinary Program is also tasked with supporting DOL’s Ecosystem in creating value-added products for distribution via DOL’s Food Hub, and other retail and wholesale markets. This involves new product development, scaling, production, manufacturing, testing, packaging, etc

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and organizational standards, guidelines and regulations within established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

The ideal candidate will have a love for food and the ability to roll up their sleeves and jump in and get to work. This candidate will have a strong interest in developing meaningful relationships with the community and must also have strong resiliency. The Production Cook will be responsible for customer service and must be able to communicate well and get along with customers and coworkers. This work is very physical and involves lifting, bending, standing for long periods, pulling heavy loads on a cart and driving. The Production Cook must be able to work outside in various weather conditions. If you are open to gaining skills in sustainable agriculture, food business, or entrepreneurship, we have lots of opportunities to gain.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

● Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.

● Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.

● Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.

● Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.

● Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.

● Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.

● Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.

● Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy.

● Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.

● Resolves customer concerns.

● Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

● 1-3 years of experience in food service, food prep, food production, catering

● Adaptability

● Current/unexpired driver’s license and a clean driving record

● Ability to work in various weather conditions

● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

● Availability on some evenings and weekends

● Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems

● Computer skills and experience are a plus

● Covid-19 Vaccination required

Compensation

$17/hr

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

DOL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,

DOL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20017: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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