Cook

Marcus-Clayton-LLC; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team on site in Clayton, MO. You will prepare and cook dishes according to recipes, maintain quality, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure timely service.

Experience in professional kitchens is preferred; culinary training is a plus. You will contribute to cleanliness, proper sanitation, and a collaborative work environment with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food handling procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other items for service.
• Maintain consistency in portioning, presentation, flavor, and temperature.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Sanitation

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Culinary training preferred

Job description

Description

Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is hiring for a Cook!

You should join our team if you believe...

• Great food is an essential part of every memorable hotel experience.
• Every dish is an opportunity to create an UNMATCHED MOMENT for a guest.
• Fresh ingredients, proper preparation, and attention to detail make all the difference.
• Great cooks take pride in consistency, presentation, timing, and flavor.
• A strong kitchen team works together, communicates clearly, and supports one another.
• The best kitchens are built on teamwork, respect, cleanliness, and a shared commitment to excellence.

You’re a great fit for this role if you love...

• Preparing and cooking food according to recipes, specifications, and established quality standards.
• Preparing ingredients, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other menu items for service.
• Maintaining consistency in portioning, presentation, flavor, and temperature.
• Working closely with the culinary team to ensure timely and accurate food preparation.
• Keeping your workstation clean, organized, and properly stocked throughout the shift.
• Following proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures at all times.
• Communicating clearly with Chefs and fellow team members about timing, inventory, special requests, and kitchen needs.
• Helping with prep, service, dishwashing, receiving, storage, and other kitchen responsibilities as needed.
• Staying calm, focused, and organized during busy service periods.
• Taking pride in the details that guests may never see, but absolutely experience.

We’re excited to have you join us because...

• You understand that consistency and quality are at the heart of a great dining experience.
• You know how to balance speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and quality in a fast-paced kitchen.
• You take direction well and are comfortable working as part of a collaborative culinary team.
• You have a strong attention to detail and care about how every dish leaves the kitchen.
• You understand the importance of proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• You are dependable, hardworking, and willing to jump in wherever the team needs support.
• You communicate professionally and respectfully with culinary and hotel team members.
• You take pride in your work and understand that every plate represents the hotel and our commitment to our guests.
• You believe great hospitality starts behind the scenes, with a team that cares about what they do.

Education and Experience

• Previous cooking or kitchen experience preferred.
• Previous hotel, restaurant, resort, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Culinary education or formal culinary training preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation instructions, and portion standards.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with Chefs, culinary team members, and other hotel departments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry as required.
• Ability to lift and carry food products, supplies, equipment, and other items as needed.
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced, and physically demanding kitchen environment.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment and use knives and other culinary tools.
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.

Here’s the Core of Coury Hospitality

We have a place for you on our team if your passion is to curate UNMATCHED MOMENTS.

Whether it’s a perfectly prepared entrée, a thoughtfully plated dish, or simply getting the right meal to the right guest at the right moment, you help create the experience.

What else do YOU need to know...

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.