Line Cook

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Greensboro, NC

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Line Cook responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events at Guilford College, located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Must be available to work as follows: Rotating shifts to include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Prior experience as a large-scale restaurant line and/or contract dining cook (2-4 years 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, and problem-solving skills
Flexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties
Growing knowledge of sustainable practices

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 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 & leftover 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