Salad Prep Pro: Fast-Paced School Kitchen & Benefits

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Meals

Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Salad Prep at Chatham Hall in Chatham, VA. You will perform routine food service tasks for daily meals and special functions, including salads, dressings, fruits, and desserts.

You will maintain produce freshness, follow recipes, ensure food safety, and present items attractively in accordance with MG Best Practices. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

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 by 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 the 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 production.
• Assist in other production work areas as needed when requested by the Supervisor.
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Salad Prep at Chatham Hall in Chatham, VA. You will perform routine food service tasks for daily meals and special functions, including salads, dressings, fruits, and desserts.

You will maintain produce freshness, follow recipes, ensure food safety, and present items attractively in accordance with MG Best Practices. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.