Grant Writer

General Description:

Support DC Central Kitchen’s growth and development by researching public and private funding prospects, developing grant proposals, compiling reports and assisting with other research and planning as needed. Utilize strong conceptual abilities and excellent research and writing skills.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Grant Writing and Reporting:
• Meet quarterly and annual fundraising goals for unrestricted and restricted funding through timely submission of well-researched, well-written and well-documented grant applications.
• Synthesize vast amounts of information on dynamic and varied organizational programs into clear and concise proposals, reports, letters of inquiry
• Interface with key staff across the agency and prepare grant materials, soliciting specific data, anecdotes, challenges or successes from staff that are useful in the grant writing process.
• Steward grants received, ensuring adherence to grant reporting requirements and deadlines for interim and final reports
• Gather data on program progress and stay apprised of new developments in order to prepare timely and accurate reports to funders
• Supervise interns in preparing grant materials and ensuring the quality of all submissions.
2. Funding Research:
• Actively review and research potential RFP'S relevant to DCCK's mission and programming needs.
• Research past funders and strategically reach out to reengage with these partners in order to open funding opportunities
• Actively research new funders and develop new funding strategies for the organization to pursue
• Supervise grant writing interns in researching grants opportunities
3. Site Visits:
• Set up site visits for funders and prospective funders;
• Identify staff to meet and greet, prepare briefings, and arrange for tours
• Act as host for all visiting funders, giving them ample opportunity to experience the programming of DC Central Kitchen
4. Manage Grants Calendar:
• Maintains a calendar of grant deadlines, projects, and follow-up reports for internal use and for funding entities
• Regularly updates executive management, development department, and appropriate program staff of upcoming events on the calendar

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor's degree plus three or more years of grant writing experience, preferably in a workforce development, education or human service setting.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing.
• Desire to fundraise for an organization combating hunger and creating opportunity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

To Apply:

• Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and salary requirements to hr@dccentralkitchen.org
• Please demonstrate past success in grant writing in resume or cover letter.
• No phone calls, please.

Executive Sous Chef, Revenue Generating Programs

General Description:

The Revenue Generating Programs (RGP) of DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) play a vital role in the overall success of the DC Central Kitchen. In addition to generating revenue that helps supports all the Kitchen’s programs and reduces our reliance on outside support and donations, the RGPs are employment development projects and continuing education opportunities for the alumni of our Culinary Job Training Program. Currently these programs include Fresh Start Catering, Capital Carts and Fresh Start Express. Several more programs are in the planning stages and will be launched in the coming months.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Catering and Other Outgoing Production
   • Follow Department Standards as to portion size and weights, yield management, and presentation standards
   • Model and insure safe food handling, sanitation, proper storage, and labeling of all products for all Revenue Generating Programs (RGP).
   • Maintain par stock inventories and reorder points for all food and paper goods supporting all RGP.
   • Maintain vendor relationships and submit invoices in complete and timely fashion. Order products according to established protocols.
   • Code invoices and provide information in a timely fashion as outlined by CFO.
   • Development of standardized recipes and procedures.
   • Ensure monthly inventory is complete for all RGP.
   • Other duties as organically arise or may be otherwise determined by RGP Director, CEO or CFO.
2. Staff Supervision
   • Maintain weekly base schedule to support all FSC programs, forecast and adjust weekly schedule according to Fresh Start business patterns
   • Model and insure adherence to policies regarding breaks, attendance, production expectations, and on site performance.
   • Mentor and instruct FSC staff  as a part of on going training. Special focus on cross training each staff member to expand their skill set and repertoire.
   • Direct and perform regular inventory and cleaning  tasks as required
   • Maintain and enter accurate timesheet records.

Qualifications Sought:

• Food Handler’s Certification and Management experience (at least 3 years preferred)
• Computer literate – Outlook and Microsoft Office.  Will be expected to use on-line ordering and sales software packages
• Hotel, restaurant, or catering background
• Ability to work off-site events as well as nights and weekends as required and determined by Director of RGP.
• Passion for teaching about great food and safe practices
• Possessing a sense of urgency
• Well organized with a keen attention to detail.
• Motivated self-starter
• Knowledge of contemporary menus and presentation trends
• Good sense of humor.

To Apply:

Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@dccentralkitchen.org