Social Action- Veggie Butcher

Nutrition Educator, Veggie Butcher Employee

Status: PT Hourly, Non-Exempt, Seasonal Job Code:

Branch: Association Services Office Revision Date: July 31, 2026

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

Nutrition Educator, Veggie Butcher will be responsible for providing on-site fruit and vegetable break down and culinary and food access assistance for SNAP eligible market-goers at assigned DC Produce Plus markets.

Supervisory Responsibility:

No supervisory responsibility

Organizational Structure:

Job title to which this position reports: SNAP Ed Manager

Job titles directly reporting to this position: None

Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run the on-site Veggie Butcher Stand at selected DC Produce Plus market
• Set-up and break-down of Veggie Butcher Stand
• Work with customers to break down their purchased produce to their desired cut
• Package and label broken down produce while strictly adhering to food safety guidelines
• Ensure a clean and tidy environment
• Work with market administrator to seamlessly integrate Veggie Butcher Stand into Market
• Offer extraordinary customer service and culinary technical assistance experience to customers
• Create a vibrant community at the market by becoming familiar with the neighborhood and population, working with community partners, and creating a welcoming environment for all

Customer Service Standards:

Staff Engagement:

• Greet everyone with a smile, eye contact and by name
• Be knowledgeable of all programs and activities to engage candidates

Facility Excellence:

• Ensure that information communicated and/or displayed is updated and accurate
• Be proactive and responsive to all candidate and staff needs

Show:

• Share personal experience with all
• Share Y Mission stories

Required Competencies:

Mission Advancement

• Values Models and teaches the Ys values.
• Community Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives.
• Philanthropy Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration

• Inclusion Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
• Relationships - Builds relationships to create small communities.
• Influence Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
• Communication Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

Operational Effectiveness

• Quality Results Holds self-accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth

• Emotional Maturity Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
• Functional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:

• Culinary background with strong knife skills
• Ability to become ServSafe or Food Safety certified (the Y can fund this training if needed)
• Ability to work outdoors in summer temperatures
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Customer service skills

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to work on feet for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to lift up to fifty pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in summer temperatures
• Ability to work weekends

Pay Range: $18 -$22