Prep Cook: Fast-Paced School Kitchen with Training & Meals

Meriwether Godsey; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Uniforms

Meals

Training and Mentorship

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Prep Cook in Washington, DC to assist with daily meals and high-end catering for an independent Episcopal day school in Northwest Washington, DC.

Pay is $18.00-$20.00 hourly with a schedule Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-3:00 pm and occasional overtime for evening/weekend catering. Benefits include health, vision, dental, uniforms, meals, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of prior food preparation experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification and knowledge of food production techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine kitchen tasks and follow the prep list to plan duties.
• Label and stock ingredients on shelves for organization and access.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping and other prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients to follow recipes.
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling.
• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.
• Record temperatures and follow food safety standards.
• Maintain organization and sanitation of coolers, freezers, and storerooms.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized.
• Attend production meetings and contribute ideas on efficiency and quality.
• Perform duties in accordance with safety and sanitation practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Measuring ingredients

Kitchen safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Prep Cook in Washington, DC to assist with daily meals and high-end catering for an independent Episcopal day school in Northwest Washington, DC.

Pay is $18.00-$20.00 hourly with a schedule Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-3:00 pm and occasional overtime for evening/weekend catering. Benefits include health, vision, dental, uniforms, meals, and training opportunities.