Multi-Location Floating Cook - High-Volume Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals

Uniforms

Free Parking

Health insurance

Training

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Floating Cook to support accounts in the DC/NOVA/MD area. You will work with Executive Chefs on daily meals and events, preparing and presenting food with attention to quality and consistency.

The role requires 5 years of cook experience, ServSafe certification or equivalent, and flexibility to work weekdays and weekends. This is a full-time 9-month assignment in the Alexandria area with competitive pay and benefits.

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 of employment.
• Experience with high-volume food service operations, preferably in school environments.
• Ability to measure products and convert units of measure.
• Knife handling knowledge and experience with braising, steaming, and roasting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 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 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 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 & 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

High-volume cooking

Knife handling

Food safety

Measuring & unit conversion

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification (or able to obtain within 6 months)

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Floating Cook to support accounts in the DC/NOVA/MD area. You will work with Executive Chefs on daily meals and events, preparing and presenting food with attention to quality and consistency.

The role requires 5 years of cook experience, ServSafe certification or equivalent, and flexibility to work weekdays and weekends. This is a full-time 9-month assignment in the Alexandria area with competitive pay and benefits.