Prep Cook

Meriwether Godsey; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Uniforms

Meals

Training

Mentorship

Health, Vision, Dental

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Prep Cook for daily meals and special events at a private school in Northwest DC. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 am to 3 pm.

Responsibilities include food prep, cooking, labeling, and maintaining kitchen sanitation to ensure safety and quality. Candidate should have FBI background check clearance, a High School diploma or equivalent, ServSafe certification, strong knife skills, and the ability to measure and convert units, plus familiarity

Qualifications

• Background check (FBI) required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification, food production techniques, allergen-trained.
• Good knife skills.
• Ability to measure products and convert units.
• Awareness of commercial kitchen equipment and routine maintenance/ cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine kitchen tasks and follow the prep list to plan duties.
• Label and stock ingredients for organization and access.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping vegetables, and prepping meat.
• Set up workstations and ingredients to follow recipes.
• Undertake basic cooking duties like reducing sauces and parboiling.

Skills

Knife skills

Measurement & unit conversion

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Prep Cook responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events at one of our private schools located in Northwest DC. Normal schedule will be Monday-Friday 7 am-3 pm.

What The Prep Cook Will Do

• Perform routine kitchen tasks and follow the prep list created to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves for organization and easy access
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and doing other meal prep
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food
• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees
• Take and record temperatures, following all required food handling and sanitation standards to ensure food safety
• Assist with the organization and sanitation of coolers, freezers, and storerooms: all items covered, labeled, and dated
• Keep work areas organized, cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment
• 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

What The Prep Cook Will Need

• Must be able to pass an FBI background check
• High School diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe® Certification, principles of food production techniques, and allergen-trained
• Good Knife Skills
• Ability to measure products and convert units of measure
• Awareness of commercial kitchen equipment and how to perform routine maintenance and cleaning

What The Prep Cook Will Get

• Competitive Pay, Uniforms, Meals, Training, Mentorship, and Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.

Enjoy a people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Metro DC market!

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