Lead Cook/ Line Cook, In-School (No Nights/Holidays) Washington, D.C.

Join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where your culinary skills make a difference every day! As the Lead Cook, you’ll be part of a 3–5-person team preparing over 1,000 fresh, made-from-scratch school lunches that meet Red Rabbit’s high standards for quality and consistency.

This role is perfect for an experienced cook who loves teamwork, thrives in a busy kitchen, and takes pride in serving nutritious meals to kids. You’ll gain hands-on experience in an in-school operation and grow alongside a passionate, mission-driven culinary team.

If you thrive in a fast-moving kitchen, take pride in your craft, and want to be part of a team making a real impact on kids’ health, we’d love to have you join the Red Rabbit family.

• →Take ownership of consistency, quality, and presentation for every batch prepared
• →Work independently from prep lists while coordinating with the Kitchen Manager to prioritize production
• →Read daily menus and production sheets to prepare, portion, and weigh food according to Red Rabbit recipes and DC guidelines
• →Cook, cool, plate, and pack meals with care and efficiency
• →Maintain the highest DOH standards by keeping workstations and equipment clean and organized

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen, commissary, or cafeteria setting
• Proven ability to produce 500+ meals with speed and consistency
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe required within 90 days—reimbursement provided)
• Team-oriented, organized, and self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Passion for healthy food and improving nutrition in schools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus