Lead Cook

Meriwether Godsey; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Uniforms

Meals

Training

Mentorship

Health Benefits

Vision Benefits

Dental Benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a full-time Lead Cook in Ambler, PA, responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting meals at a Catholic Seminary. This role demands strong culinary skills and leadership capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a High School education, culinary training, and experience in high-volume food service operations. Benefits include competitive pay, uniforms, meals, training, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal Culinary Training or minimal 4 years of culinary experience preferred.
• ServSafe® FPM Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production using batch-cooking methods.
• Assist Chef with all aspects of production and work collaboratively.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of sustainable practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal Culinary Training or minimum 4 years culinary experience

ServSafe® FPM Certification

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Lead Cook responsible for leading the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events at a premier Catholic Seminary located in scenic Ambler, PA.

• Must be available to work as follows: Monday-Friday, 11:30a-7p and weekends as needed
• Overtime flexibility is required for catering and special events
• Pay range: $20-$24 Per Hour

What The Lead Cook Will Do

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain the quality and freshness of the product.
• Use traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logs.
• Assist Chef with all aspects of production; work collaboratively alongside other production staff to incorporate key ingredients/products into recipe and menu offerings daily
• Participate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down food and supplies at assigned stations
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings
• Assist in training and developing other cooks in MG recipes and approaches
• Guide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery
• Conduct daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures serving food according to standards
• Additional duties may include purchasing/ordering necessary products, being responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested

What The Lead Cook Will Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred
• ServSafe® FPM Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment required
• Experience with high-volume contract dining /food service operations required
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility: the ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
• Must have transportation, as the school is not on a public transportation route

What The Lead Cook Will Get

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

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