DC Chefs Move to DC Schools…
What Chefs Need to Know About Adopting a DC School

You have heard about First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Chefs Move! to Schools ” program, now you want to help and adopt a school. RAMW and Educated Eats have made the Move! to be a source of information to make this program a success in the DC Metro Area.

What to do next? Well, we have the resources and contacts for you.

Checklist for Chefs:

• Complete the Sign-up Form to be included in the Chefs Move to Schools program.

• Select a DC school from the list . Call and email the school liaison. Contact Jennifer Lehman at RAMW who can help you with the selection process and arranging the first introductory meeting.

• Complete the Volunteer Application and submit to DC Public Schools office. 

• Update your Chef Profile once you are matched with a school in order to receive important communications from the program staff.

• Enjoy your new partnership with the school and students you have adopted. Helpful FAQs. 

• Join the DC Chefs Committee and have a seat at the table. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to Paula Reichel

• For more information about DCPS Food Service and to view school menus, please visit their website at www.dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/foodservices

Who you should contact:
Chef & School partnering Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington

    Jennifer Lehman, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 202.331.5990
    Josh Gibson, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 202.360.7569

DC Chefs Committee and Program DCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services

    Paula Reichel. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 202.442.5122

Volunteer Requirements DC Public Schools

    Tinika Fails, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 202.442.5447

Press Protocol DC Public Schools

    Katie Test, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 202.724.4825
   
DC Farm to School Network

    Andrea Northup, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 202.526.5344 ext 298

Additional resources:

The following guidelines serve to define the role of chefs during their time workign with a DC public school. Read more...

As a reminder, all participating chefs are considered volunteers and must complete the DCPS volunteer application. This includes presenting proof of a negative TB test, being fingerprinted, and processed through the volunteer office. Read more...

DCPS and Chefs Move to Schools committee meeting presentation (October 13, 2010) Read more...

Educated Eats and Share Our Strength powerpoint presentation "Chefs Move to Schools in the District: What Chefs Need to Know" (November 4, 2010) Read more...