Salad Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Role

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Uniforms

Meals

Training

Mentorship

Benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Prep Cook in Potomac, MD to perform routine food service tasks under supervision, including preparing salads, sauces, and desserts, while maintaining freshness and following recipes for daily meals and special functions.

In a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment, the Prep Cook will ensure proper temperatures and sanitation, assist with organization, and contribute to food presentation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a restaurant and/or contract dining preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow instructions, flexibility, speed, dexterity, and team commitment.
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Reliability and a willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills; great attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, salad bar items, sauces, condiments, fruits, desserts, and other items for daily meals and special functions.
• Maintain the freshness of produce, discard, and report products of poor quality.
• Maintain color balance and garnishing, presenting all items attractively and in accordance with MG Best Practices.
• Follow recipes and recommend changes in recipes and cooking methods to improve products and ensure quality.
• Suggest utilization with the creativity of leftovers.
• Prepare, maintain, and store all foods at required temperatures.
• Take and record temperatures; follow all required sanitation and food handling procedures to ensure food safety.
• Clean and sanitize cafeteria and kitchen areas; keep work areas neat and organized.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Fast learner

Team player

Sanitation knowledge

Reliability

Communication

Education

ServSafe Certification preferred

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Prep Cook in Potomac, MD to perform routine food service tasks under supervision, including preparing salads, sauces, and desserts, while maintaining freshness and following recipes for daily meals and special functions.

In a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment, the Prep Cook will ensure proper temperatures and sanitation, assist with organization, and contribute to food presentation.