Cook

Meriwether Godsey is seeking Full-time Cooks responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily meals and special events at The Governor's Academy, a prestigious independent day and boarding school located in Byfield, MA.

• Shift Available: Sunday-Thursday 6 am-2:30 pm
• Shift Available: 11:30 am-7:30 pm- weekends are required
• Free Meals

What the Cook will do:

• Participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of large quantities of meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, cereals, soups, sauces, fruits, bread, 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 & leftover 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 the Cook will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as a cook is desired; production kitchen or contract dining experience (2-4 years preferred)
• ServSafe® Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Experience with high-volume food service operations, preferably in school environments
• Ability to measure products and convert units of measure
• High levels of professionalism, strong communication, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
• Must be able to pass the employment background process

What the Cook will get:

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