The Greenwich Country Day School seeks an experienced Hot Food Prep to join our dynamic school culinary team in August 2025! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and you have a passion for creating delicious and visually appealing hot dishes, we want to hear from you.

The GCDS Dining Hall team takes great pride in serving hundreds of students, faculty, and staff each day. The role of the Hot Food Prep is a key position, involving a high level of interaction with students, faculty, staff, and Dining Hall colleagues. We seek individuals who are excited to be an integral part of our "all hands on deck" culture and will foster positive interactions with all members of our school community. The successful candidate will be a punctual and reliable, hard-working, self-starter who takes pride in a job well done.

GCDS Dining Halls are self-operated. We do not contract with a food service company. We proudly prepare and provide restaurant-quality food with a focus on sustainability in all aspects of our food service operations. And we have a farm!

This is a full-time, 10-month/year position. Regular hours will be Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Rate: $23-25 an hour. All kitchen and dining room personnel must be available to work evening and/or weekend special events, as scheduled. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven food service experience in hot food preparation
• Previous work experience in a banquet facility or hotel setting is a must
• A genuine enjoyment of being around children, as you'll be working in a school environment

If you're a highly organized, creative, and energetic individual ready to bring your culinary talents to a place where you can truly make a difference, apply today!

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing, cutting, chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
• Serves meals by reviewing recipes; assembling, combining, and cooking ingredients
• Follow all safety protocols with regard to proper sanitizing and food allergies
• Producing items for the hot entree of the day as well as preparation for events
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in hotels, restaurants, and/or catering
• Ability to lift 25-50+ pounds and stand for long stretches of time
• Food knowledge
• Friendly and outgoing disposition
• Ability to work well with a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to offer and accept constructive criticism for the overall improvement of the team
• Ability to understand both written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints of a busy commercial kitchen
• Cultural competency skills to collaborate across difference
• Commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community

Benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits 
• Uniforms and safety shoes provided
• 10-month/year schedule with summers off
• Generous vacation time allowance
• Regular schedule

Interested candidates are invited to use the link below to submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent