Prep Cook, Dining Services

Prep Cook, Dining Services

Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Kitchen Supervisor, the Prep, Cook plays a vital role in food preparation and service for our student, faculty, and staff lunch program, and for other catered and special events.

Specific Duties Include:

Follow daily assignments and food prep tasks created by the Supervisor and Lead Cook

Following recipes and production data, measure ingredients to be used in cooking

Using excellent knife skills and various kitchen equipment, prepare ingredients by employing techniques such as peeling, chopping, dicing, slicing, and mixing of vegetables and fruits, and cutting meat and fish

Carry out basic cooking procedures, such as grilling, steaming, and frying items

Prepare simple dishes, such as salads, entree items, soups, and sauces

Make efficient usage of food items, meeting production needs and minimizing waste

Line serving or food backup during the lunch period each day, and engaging with our students and faculty in a positive, friendly manner

Ensure the correct cooling, dating, and storage of leftover food

Maintain a clean and sanitary department in compliance with ServSafe regulations

Help to maintain the organization and cleanliness of walk-in coolers and freezers

Act as the back-up for other cooks when they are absent from the unit

Help in the dish room or carry out other utilities duties, as needed

Participate in other dining activities. This includes occasional evening and weekend overtime to help with special catered events, participating in training, etc

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

Proven experience as a prep cook, preferably for at least a year in a large volume foodservice operation

Ability to follow directions, communicate well with others, and stay focused and positive under pressure

Attention to detail

Knowledge of health and kitchen safety rules. Current ServSafe certification will be an asset

Physical endurance and the ability to stand for long periods. Ability to reach above shoulder height, stoop, bend below the waist, and twist at the waist. Manual dexterity to operate knives and kitchen equipment. A keen sense of taste and smell

Ability to work in a noisy kitchen environment

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds in weight

Minimum Job Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is desirable. Training from a culinary school will be an asset

Basic math skills

A GA Driver's license would be beneficial

The Prep Cook, Dining Services position is a full-time time non-exempt, twelve-month position.

Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements which include background checks and substance testing.