On-Call Catering Cook for School Dining

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals Provided

Uniforms

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Temporary/On-Call Catering Cook in Newtown, PA to prepare, cook and present daily meals and events at George School. On-call nights and weekends required; pay is $25/hour.

You will handle large quantities, follow recipes, ensure food safety, and maintain proper temperatures while coordinating with production staff and attending daily meetings. The role offers growth opportunities and a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass FBI background check.
• Pass a skills assessment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a cook; production kitchen or contract dining experience (2–4 years 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 skills.
• 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 close to serving time 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 the required temperatures.
• Take and record temperatures while following food handling standards for safety.
• Maintain records of production amounts, attendance, and leftovers to aid forecasting.
• Assist with organization and sanitation of coolers, freezers, and storerooms.
• Attend production meetings daily and contribute ideas on leftover utilization and efficiency.
• Perform all duties in line with food safety and sanitation best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Skills assessment

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Measuring ingredients

Sustainability practices

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Temporary/On-Call Catering Cook in Newtown, PA to prepare, cook and present daily meals and events at George School. On-call nights and weekends required; pay is $25/hour.

You will handle large quantities, follow recipes, ensure food safety, and maintain proper temperatures while coordinating with production staff and attending daily meetings. The role offers growth opportunities and a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.