Salad Prep
About The Position
Meriwether Godsey is hiring a full-time Salad Prep to perform routine food service tasks at Chatham Hall, a college preparatory school in Chatham, Virginia. The role works rotating shifts between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The pay rate is $14.00 per hour. The Salad Prep prepares food for daily meals and special functions, maintains food freshness and safety, and keeps kitchen and cafeteria areas clean and organized. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy, with training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to learn and follow instructions, with flexibility, speed, dexterity, and commitment to teamwork.
- ServSafe Food Handlers Certification or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
- Reliability and willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Good communication and organizational skills, and a great attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a restaurant and/or contract dining.
Responsibilities
- Prepare salads, salad bar items, sauces, condiments, fruits, desserts, and other items for daily meals and special functions.
- Maintain the freshness of produce; discard and report products of poor quality.
- Maintain color balance and garnishing, and present items attractively according to MG Best Practices.
- Follow recipes and recommend changes to recipes and cooking methods to improve products and ensure quality.
- Suggest creative ways to use leftovers.
- Prepare, maintain, and store foods at required temperatures.
- Take and record temperatures, and follow required sanitation and food-handling procedures to ensure food safety.
- Clean and sanitize cafeteria and kitchen areas, keeping work areas neat and organized.
- Assist with organizing and sanitizing walk-ins and reach-ins, ensuring items are covered, labeled, and dated.
- Provide information for usage recording and other data necessary for production.
- Assist in other production work areas when requested by the Supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Uniforms.
- Meals.
- Training and mentorship.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
