Line Cook: High-Volume School Dining & Events

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Hampden Sydney (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Uniforms provided

Meals provided

Training & mentorship

Health, vision, dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Line Cook for a private college dining setting in Hampden-Sydney, VA. You will prepare, cook, and present daily meals and events, following recipes and food safety standards.

Flexibility to work Sundays through Saturdays with rotating closing shifts is required. The role offers competitive pay at $15 per hour, opportunities for growth, and benefits including health-related coverage and meals provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a restaurant line and contract dining cook 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 skill.
• Flexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties.
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 & leftover amounts to assist in 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 by food safety and sanitation best practices.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Sustainability knowledge

Job description

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Line Cook for a private college dining setting in Hampden-Sydney, VA. You will prepare, cook, and present daily meals and events, following recipes and food safety standards.

Flexibility to work Sundays through Saturdays with rotating closing shifts is required. The role offers competitive pay at $15 per hour, opportunities for growth, and benefits including health-related coverage and meals provided.