Food Services and Facilities Associate - Washington, D.C.

Brynmor Early Education & Preschool is a privately owned early childhood education company established in 2022. With locations in Washington, D.C., Brynmor is dedicated to providing high quality early childhood education that is accessible to every child, family, and community. The company operates with a mission to ensure each child reaches their full potential in a safe, loving, and thriving environment. Brynmor believes in the importance of respecting and valuing early childhood educators, recognizing their critical role in the development and learning of young children. Committed to being a force for good, this company prioritizes partnerships with the families it serves, the educators it employs, and the organizations it collaborates with. Brynmor’s business philosophy is rooted in integrity, respect, and shared growth, consistently upholding these values across all areas of operation. This unique blend of private ownership and social mission makes Brynmor a standout in the early childhood education space, focused on building futures and nurturing young learners in a supportive community setting.

The position available is for a Food Service and Housekeeping staff member in Brynmor's Washington, D.C. location, working on-site and reporting directly to the Executive Director. This role ensures that all meals and snacks served comply with health, safety, allergy restrictions, and regulatory standards mandated by health departments and child care licensing authorities. Beyond food service, the position demands maintaining the kitchen and other facility spaces to exemplary standards of cleanliness throughout the day. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and committed to high-quality early care and education. They will act as proactive partners within the Brynmor team, fostering an exceptional experience for children and families alike. This role requires an individual enthusiastic about contributing to both the operations and growth of the organization. Additionally, the candidate must uphold Brynmor’s policies and practices related to health, safety, development, and learning standards, ensuring children and families receive the highest quality care.

Key responsibilities include working alongside the Team Lead to manage food service operations such as coordinating with food vendors, preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and ensuring proper food storage and handling in line with health codes and allergy restrictions. Further duties involve ensuring classrooms receive food and related items safely, maintaining clean and sanitized utensils according to Virginia Department of Health standards, and overseeing the cleanliness and upkeep of the entire facility, including waste management, bathroom sanitation, and general spill cleanup. Emphasis is placed on role modeling integrity, honesty, and a strong service orientation toward the diverse children, families, and co-workers Brynmor serves. This role also entails innovation and expertise in addressing challenges and opportunities, as well as fostering collaboration within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Candidates will be expected to drive results with a sense of urgency and a focus on continuous improvement.

Brynmor offers competitive compensation for this role, with an hourly wage ranging from $17.95 to $19.00. The benefits package is robust, including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, parental and family leave, flexible spending accounts, group health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans. Employees also have access to a 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions, tuition reimbursement for coursework related to early childhood education, childcare tuition discounts, and annual professional development opportunities. Brynmor values diversity and inclusion and is a Certified Women Owned Business as well as a Certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Business. This position is aligned with professional standards for early childhood educators and supports the growth and development of its staff in the early childhood education profession.