School Kitchen Cook — High-Volume Prep, Meals Provided

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Meals Provided

Uniforms

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is hiring a Cook in Philadelphia, PA for a full-time, nine-month term to prepare, cook, and present meals for an independent Pre-K–12 school. Candidates should be available 6a–4p on weekdays, with some weekend events.

The role requires passing an FBI background check, a skills assessment, and a High School diploma or equivalent, with ServSafe certification preferred or obtainable within six months. Prior cooking in high-volume settings is desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires FBI background check.
• Must pass a skills assessment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of prior cooking experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with high-volume school food service preferred.
• Ability to measure products and convert units.
• Professionalism, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to switch between locations and duties.
• Sustainable practices knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparation, cooking, and portioning of large quantities of food.
• Prepare items in batches to ensure serving time and quality.
• Follow recipes and suggest improvements for quality.
• Cook and store foods at required temperatures.
• Take temperatures and follow sanitation standards.
• Maintain records of production, attendance, and leftovers.
• Organize and sanitize coolers, freezers, and storerooms.
• Attend daily production meetings and offer input.
• Perform duties in line with food safety best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

FBI background check

Skills assessment

Professionalism

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Sustainability awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or eligible

Job description

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is hiring a Cook in Philadelphia, PA for a full-time, nine-month term to prepare, cook, and present meals for an independent Pre-K–12 school. Candidates should be available 6a–4p on weekdays, with some weekend events.

The role requires passing an FBI background check, a skills assessment, and a High School diploma or equivalent, with ServSafe certification preferred or obtainable within six months. Prior cooking in high-volume settings is desirable.