Prep Cook

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Prep Cook to help prepare fabulous meals at Germantown Friends School, an independent day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 12 in Philadelphia's historic Germantown neighborhood.

• $19 per hour
• Must be available to work: Monday-Friday, 6:30a-3p

What the Prep Cook will do:

• Perform routine kitchen tasks and follow the prep list created to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves for organization and easy access
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food
• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees
• Take and record temperatures, following all required food handling and sanitation standards to ensure food safety
• Assist with the organization and sanitation of coolers, freezers, and storerooms: all items covered, labeled, and dated
• Keep work areas organized, cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment
• Attend production meetings daily, offering input concerning leftover utilization, efficiency, product quality, etc.
• Perform all duties by food safety and sanitation best practices
• Other duties, as assigned
• Prep cook (cutting/chopping, minor cooking, panning up food), receiving and storage of deliveries (proper rotation, temperature taking) and utility (dish room, mopping, sweeping, garbage)

What the Prep Cook will need:

• Must be able to pass an FBI background check
  
• High School diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe® Certification, principles of food production techniques
• Ability to measure products and convert units of measure
• Awareness of commercial kitchen equipment and how to perform routine maintenance and cleaning

What the Prep Cook will get:

• Competitive Pay, Uniforms, Meals, Training, and Mentorship 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 people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Pennsylvania market! Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page

Meriwether Godsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.