Salad Prep Cook for Fast-Paced School Kitchen

Meriwether Godsey; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Uniforms

Meals

Training & mentorship

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Salad Prep/Prep Cook to perform routine food service tasks under the general supervision of the Chef at a co-educational college preparatory day school in Potomac, MD.

Prepare salads, salad bar items, sauces, fruits, and desserts; maintain freshness and proper temperatures; follow recipes and suggest refinements to improve quality; keep kitchen and walk-ins organized and sanitary.

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/to 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
• Assist with organization and sanitation of the walk-ins and reach-ins, with all items covered, labeled, and dated
• Provide information for usage recording and other data necessary for the production
• Assist in other production work areas as needed when requested by the Supervisor
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Education

ServSafe Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Salad Prep/Prep Cook to perform routine food service tasks under the general supervision of the Chef at a co-educational college preparatory day school in Potomac, MD.

Prepare salads, salad bar items, sauces, fruits, and desserts; maintain freshness and proper temperatures; follow recipes and suggest refinements to improve quality; keep kitchen and walk-ins organized and sanitary.