Prep Cook

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Alexandria, VA

3d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Prep Cook responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals as well as special events and high-end catering 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, 7am-3:30pm and weekends as needed for catering events. $17.00-$19.00 per hour (based on experience)

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2-3 years of prior food preparatory experience preferred
ServSafe® Certification, principles of food production techniques
Ability to measure products and convert units of measure
Awareness of commercial kitchen equipment and how to perform routine maintenance and cleaning

Responsibilities

Perform routine kitchen tasks and follow the rep list created to plan duties
Label and stock all ingredients on shelves for organization and easy access
Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep
Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes
Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food
Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees
Take and record temperatures, following all required food handling and sanitation standards to ensure food safety
Assist with the organization and sanitation of coolers, freezers, and storerooms: all items covered, labeled, and dated
Keep work areas organized, cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment
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