Lead Cook

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. • Washington, DC

3d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Lead Cook responsible for leading the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events at an independent school located in the heart of Northwest Washington, DC

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred
• ServSafe® FPM Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment required
• Experience with high-volume contract dining /food service operations required
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility: the ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices

Nice To Haves

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain the quality and freshness of the product.
• Use traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logs.
• Assist Chef with all aspects of production; work collaboratively alongside other production staff to incorporate key ingredients/products into recipe and menu offerings daily
• Participate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down food and supplies at assigned stations
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings
• Assist in training and developing other cooks in MG recipes and approaches
• Guide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery
• Conducts daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures serving food according to standards
• Additional duties may include purchasing/ordering necessary products, being responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED