Floating Cook - High-Volume Prep, $25/hr, Free Meals

Meriwether Godsey; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals

Uniforms

Free Parking

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Floating Cook to support our accounts in the DC/NOVA/MD area. You will work alongside Executive Chefs to prepare, cook, and present daily meals and special events.

In this fast-paced role, you will handle large-volume production, follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, and help forecast needs. Availability weekdays and weekends, with uniforms, meals, and parking provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of proven experience as a restaurant line and/or contract dining cook.
• ServSafe Certification and Allertrain or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with high-volume food service operations, preferably in school environments.
• Ability to measure products and convert units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparation, cooking, and portioning of large quantities of meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, cereals, soups, sauces, fruits, breads, desserts, and other food items.
• Prepare items in batches close to serving time to ensure quality and avoid interruptions.
• Follow recipes and suggest changes to improve quality and presentation.
• Cook, maintain, and store all foods at required temperatures.
• Record temperatures and follow food handling and sanitation standards.
• Maintain production and wastage records to aid forecasting.
• Organize and sanitize coolers, freezers, and storerooms.
• Attend production meetings daily and contribute ideas on leftovers and efficiency.
• Perform duties in accordance with food safety and sanitation practices.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Allertrain Certification

Certification within 6 months

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Floating Cook to support our accounts in the DC/NOVA/MD area. You will work alongside Executive Chefs to prepare, cook, and present daily meals and special events.

In this fast-paced role, you will handle large-volume production, follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, and help forecast needs. Availability weekdays and weekends, with uniforms, meals, and parking provided.