Cook- FT/ Free Meals/ Free Uniforms-12p-7:30 shift/$18+PH

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Cook responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events at a private college-preparatory school located in McLean, VA. The schedule will be Tues, Wed and Friday from 12pm-7:30pm and Saturday from 9am-7pm.
What you will do:

• Participate in preparation, cooking, and portioning of large quantities of meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, cereals, soups, sauces, fruits, breads, desserts, and other food items
• Prepare items in batches as close to serving time as possible to ensure quality and limit over-production using good judgment in timing to ensure service without interruption
• Follow recipes and recommend changes in recipes and cooking methods to improve products and ensure the highest quality food preparation and presentation
• Cook, maintain, and store all foods at/to required temperatures
• Take and record temperatures, following all required food handling and sanitation standards to ensure food safety
• Maintain accurate records of production amounts, attendance & left-over amounts to assist in efficient forecasting information
• Assist with the organization and sanitation of coolers, freezers, and storerooms: all items covered, labeled, and dated
• Attend production meetings daily, offering input concerning leftover utilization, efficiency, product quality, etc
• Perform all duties in accordance with food safety and sanitation best practices
• Other duties, as assigned

What you need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years proven experience as a restaurant line and contract dining cook
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Experience with high volume food service operations, preferably school environments
• Ability to measure products and convert units of measure
• High levels of professionalism, strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skill
• Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Ability to work independently
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
• Reliable transportation as this account is not serviced by public transportation routes

What you will get:

• Competitive Pay, Uniforms, Meals, Training and Mentorship and Benefits
(Health, Vision, Dental etc)

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. Cultivate your culinary skills with an employee-owned, value-based company that prides itself in growing great talent.

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Enjoy a small, community-focused environment where you may grow your leadership and hospitality skills, and your career opportunities with an employee-owned, value-based company. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Northern Virginia market!

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment in any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, genetic makeup, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status or veteran status and all other statuses protected by federal, state, and local law.