Cook

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Mclean, VA

4h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Part-time Cook responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting daily meals and special events at a private college-preparatory school located in McLean, VA. The role involves participating in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of various food items, ensuring quality and limiting over-production. The Cook will follow recipes, recommend changes, maintain and store foods at required temperatures, and record temperatures to ensure food safety. Accurate records of production, attendance, and leftovers are also required. The position assists with the organization and sanitation of storage areas and attends daily production meetings. All duties must be performed in accordance with food safety and sanitation best practices. Meriwether Godsey offers opportunities for growth and career advancement in a fast-paced, team-oriented, high-energy work environment, emphasizing culinary skill development with a value-based, employee-owned company.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of proven experience as a restaurant line and/or contract dining cook
ServSafe® Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Experience with high-volume food service operations, preferably in school environments
Ability to measure products and convert units of measure
High levels of professionalism, strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties
Ability to work independently
Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
Reliable transportation, as this account is not serviced by public transportation routes

Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of large quantities of meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, cereals, soups, sauces, fruits, breads, desserts, and other food items
Prepare items in batches as close to serving time as possible to ensure quality and limit over-production using good judgment in timing to ensure service without interruption
Follow recipes and recommend changes in recipes and cooking methods to improve products and ensure the highest quality food preparation and presentation
Cook, maintain, and store all foods at/to the required temperatures
Take and record temperatures, following all required food handling and sanitation standards to ensure food safety
Maintain accurate records of production amounts, attendance & left-over amounts to assist in efficient forecasting information
Assist with the organization and sanitation of coolers, freezers, and storerooms: all items covered, labeled, and dated
Attend production meetings daily, offering input concerning leftover utilization, efficiency, product quality, etc.
Perform all duties in accordance with food safety and sanitation best practices
Other duties, as assigned