Catering Cook: Temporary/On-Call

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meals provided

Uniforms

Health, Vision, Dental, and benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Temporary/On-Call Catering Cook to prepare, cook, and present daily meals and events at George School in Newtown, PA. The role involves on-call shifts, nights and weekends, and a $25 hourly rate.

The Cook will handle large volumes of food, follow recipes, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and work across production and service periods in a high-energy, hands-on environment. Prior kitchen experience and ServSafe certification are desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Prior cook experience in high-volume school/ institutional setting preferred.
• 2–4 years of production kitchen or contract dining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 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 close to serving time to ensure quality and minimize over-production.
• Follow recipes and suggest improvements to recipes and cooking methods.
• Cook, maintain, and store foods at required temperatures.
• Take and record temperatures; follow food safety standards.
• Maintain records of production amounts and leftovers for forecasting.
• Assist with organization and sanitation of coolers, freezers, storerooms; items labeled and dated.
• Attend daily production meetings and suggest improvements.
• Perform duties in line with food safety and sanitation best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High levels of professionalism

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Sustainable practices knowledge

Ability to measure ingredients and to/

Pass FBI background check

Pass a skills assessment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

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Catering Cook: Temporary/On-Call

Temporary Newtown, PA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Temporary/ On-Call CateringC ook responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events at George School, a boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 in Newtown, PA.

Must be available to work:

• On-Call as needed: nights and weekends for special events
• Pay rate: $25 Per Hour

What the Cook will do:

• 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/to 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 & left-over 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

What the Cook will need:

• Must be able to pass an FBI background check
• Pass a skills assessment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as a cook desired; production kitchen or contract dining experience ( 2-4 prior experience 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
• Competitive Pay, Meals Provided, Uniforms, Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

What the Cook will get:

• Competitive Pay, M eals, Uniforms, Training, and Mentorship.

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about serving others.

Enjoy a people- and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Pennsylvania market!

MeriwetherGodsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.