Company description In the early 80’s, while working for a large contractor and catering part-time, Marie “Rie” Meriwether Godsey, and her husband Eddie became convinced that they could provide what the global operators could not: personal attention, real partnership, and fabulous food. They believed that hands-on ownership, which is often found in the finest restaurants, would make a difference in contract dining. In 1985, with this ideal in mind, they launched Meriwether Godsey with two locations, an independent school, and a small college.  Almost entirely by word of mouth, today we have grown to operate throughout the east coast from North Carolina to Massachusetts. Job description

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Lead Cook, responsible for leading the preparation, cooking, and presentation for daily meals and special events at a private school located in Northwest, DC.

 

What you will do:

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain 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 on a daily basis
• Participate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down of food and supplies at assigned stations
• Adhere to food safety, 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
• Conducts training and in-services for staff in an assigned area
• Additional duties may include: purchasing/ordering necessary products, responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested

 

What you need:

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years culinary experience preferred
• Experience with high volume foodservice operations, preferably school environments.
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills
• Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred
• Reliable Transportation

 

What you will get:

• Competitive Pay
• Free Meals Provided
• Free Uniforms
• Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

 

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 and supported by people who are passionate about serving others.

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 Metro DC 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.

Compensation this position is : hourly, varies DOE, $17.00 - $20.00 Application instructions Deadlineno deadline