Lead Cook

Lead Cook

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 a private co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school located in Gill, MA. Overtime flexibility required for catering and special events $22.00-$25.00 per hour depending on experience.

What the lead cook will do:

• 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.

What the lead cook will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal culinary training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred.
• Serv Safe® 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.
• Must be able to complete the CORI and fingerprinting background requirements.

What the lead cook will get:

• Competitive pay, uniforms, meals, training, 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.