High-Volume School Cook — Free Meals & Growth

Meriwether Godsey; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms

Meals

Training & mentorship

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a full-time Cook at Brooks School in North Andover, MA. The role involves the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events for a boarding school community.

You will work Monday-Thursday 12 pm–7:30 pm and Sunday 9 am–6:30 pm, with hourly pay ranging from $21 to $26 depending on experience. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of cook experience in production kitchen or contract dining.
• ServSafe Certification 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.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties.
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and portion 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.
• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

High-volume service

Measurement skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a full-time Cook at Brooks School in North Andover, MA. The role involves the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events for a boarding school community.

You will work Monday-Thursday 12 pm–7:30 pm and Sunday 9 am–6:30 pm, with hourly pay ranging from $21 to $26 depending on experience. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.