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Counter Server/Cashier, Cafeteria

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Headquarters

Based in Washington, DC (In-Person, Full-Time)

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) is seeking a Counter Server/Cashier to work in the Cafeteria at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Headquarters, located in Washington, DC.

Employer Background

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union is the largest and most diverse union in the country with over 1.3 million members. For more than a century, the Teamsters union has been standing up for working people. Beyond freight drivers and warehouse workers, the Teamsters represent workers in virtually every occupation imaginable – from airline pilots to zookeepers, and nearly everything in between.

Position Description

Under the general supervision of the Executive Chef and Assistant Chef, performs a variety of duties related to setting up and serving of employee meals.

• Assembles foods and utensils necessary for serving lunch meals to staff.
• Prepares and delivers coffee and coffee supply trays for special meetings, as need arises.
• Delivers coffee to assigned offices within the building.
• Assists with preparation of salads, entree, vegetables, etc., as needed.
• Serves various types of food from serving counter during staff lunch period.
• Participates in setting up, cleaning and breaking down of serving counter for daily lunch period.
• Serves as replacement for cashier.
• Performs duties of Bus person, as need arises.
• Sells meals during breakfast and lunch hours.
• Adheres to all organization and department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as related to the position and assigned by the Head Chef or Cafeteria Supervisor.

The position is based in Washington, DC. Candidates must be available to work in-person full-time at our DC headquarters.

Experience and Qualifications

Successful applicants will have the experience and qualifications listed below:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and write required.
• Six months to one-year previous experience in restaurant or institutional food service environment preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift a minimum of thirty pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment, i.e., meat slicers, grinders, etc.

Pay and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour. The IBT offers a robust benefits package including a 100% employer-paid health and welfare plan, vacation and sick leave, a pension, FICA reimbursement (i.e., reimbursement of all Medicare and Social Security taxes), and a 401(k) option.

The Teamsters headquarters building offers all employees access to a subsidized cafeteria, two onsite gyms, and protected bike parking. The building is only a 10-minute walk from Union Station in Washington, DC. Personal vehicle parking is not provided but paid garages are nearby.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit your application online. No phone calls please.

The IBT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply.