Salad Prep Specialist: Fast-Paced School Kitchen

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Uniforms

Meals

Training

Mentorship

Paid Time Off

Health

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is hiring a full-time Salad Prep in Summit, NJ. You will perform routine food service tasks under supervision, preparing salads, garnishes, sauces, fruits, and desserts for daily meals and catered events. Must pass FBI background check, have a high school diploma, and 3+ years in restaurant/contract dining.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional catering events. Compensation is $19 per hour with uniforms, meals, training, mentorship, and benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in a restaurant or contract dining.
• Ability to learn and follow recipes, read instructions, and work in fast-paced kitchen.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Reliable and good communication with students.

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 Supervisor
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is hiring a full-time Salad Prep in Summit, NJ. You will perform routine food service tasks under supervision, preparing salads, garnishes, sauces, fruits, and desserts for daily meals and catered events. Must pass FBI background check, have a high school diploma, and 3+ years in restaurant/contract dining.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional catering events. Compensation is $19 per hour with uniforms, meals, training, mentorship, and benefits