Cook

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Alexandria, VA

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Cook responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events at an independent school in Alexandria, Virginia, which educates students from ages 3 through grade 12. This position has a tentative start date of early-mid August 2026 Full-time Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm and weekends as needed for catering and special events $20.00-$22.00 per hour (based on experience)

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Prior experience as a cook is desired, production kitchen or contract dining experience (2-4 prior experience preferred)
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, customer service, and problem-solving skills
Flexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
Must be able to pass the employment background process

Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of large quantities of meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, cereals, soups, sauces, fruits, bread, 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 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