Prep Cook

Meriwether Godsey•Andover, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is hiring a full-time Prep Cook to assist with preparing, cooking, and presenting daily meals, special events, and high-end catering at a coeducational, independent preparatory boarding school for grades 9–12 in Andover, New Hampshire. The work environment is described as fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy, with opportunities for training, mentorship, growth, and career advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ServSafe® certification.
Knowledge 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.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of prior food-preparation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine kitchen tasks and follow the prep list to plan duties.
Label and stock ingredients for organization and easy access.
Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and completing other meal-preparation tasks.
Set up workstations and ingredients so food can be prepared according to recipes.
Perform basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.
Take and record temperatures and follow food-handling and sanitation standards to ensure food safety.
Help organize and sanitize coolers, freezers, and storerooms, ensuring items are covered, labeled, and dated.
Keep work areas organized and clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
Attend daily production meetings and offer input on leftover utilization, efficiency, product quality, and related topics.
Perform duties in accordance with food-safety and sanitation best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.