Prep Cook

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Richmond, VA

23h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Prep Cook responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting daily meals and special events at a Roslyn Retreat Center located in Richmond, VA. Pay range: $18-$20 per hour Must be available to work a varied schedule based on business needs, including weekends.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
ServSafe® Certification, principles of food production techniques
Strong culinary skills required
Ability to measure products and convert units of measure
Awareness of commercial kitchen equipment and how to perform routine maintenance and cleaning
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and push/pull up to 200 lbs.
Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods

Responsibilities

Perform routine kitchen tasks and follow the prep 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 doing 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