Cook

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; South Byfield (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a full-time Cook in Byfield, MA to prepare, cook, and present meals for daily service and special events at The Governor's Academy.

You will work evenings and weekend mornings in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, ensuring quality and safety at all times. The role requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years cooking experience, ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 6 months, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of prior cooking experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Experience with high-volume school dining operations.
• Ability to measure products and convert units of measure.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to switch between locations and duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion large quantities of meat, fish, vegetables, cereals, soups, sauces, fruits, bread, desserts, and other items.
• Cook items in batches close to serving time to ensure quality and timely service.
• Follow recipes and suggest changes to improve product quality.
• Maintain proper temperatures and safe storage of all foods.
• Record production, attendance and leftovers to aid forecasting.
• Keep coolers, freezers and storerooms organized and labeled.
• Attend production meetings daily and contribute ideas on leftovers utilization and efficiency.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Cook

Full-Time 9 Month hourly - 19 Pay Full-Time Byfield, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3532

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

M eriwether Godsey is seeking Full-time Cooks responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events at The Governor's Academy, a prestigious independent day and boarding school located in Byfield, MA.

• Shift Available: Evenings and Weekend Mornings
• Free Meals

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 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:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as a cook is 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, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
• Must be able to pass the employment background process

What the Cook will get:

• Competitive Pay, Uniforms, Meals, Training and Mentorship, and Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, etc.)
  

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 shine and set the standard for hospitality in the New England market! Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page

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