Cook

Marcus Theatres Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Movies

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Marcus Theatres Corporation is seeking a part-time Cook at Ronnie's Cinema in St. Louis, MO. The role requires preparing and cooking food in a fast-paced kitchen, following recipes and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

You will work under the Kitchen Manager or General Manager, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and opportunities for growth. The position offers benefits such as free movies and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule including late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Some exposure to food & beverage industry preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced team environment.
• Passion for delivering hospitality and high-quality food & service.
• Positive attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read tickets to produce orders.
• Ability to handle kitchen equipment and food items.
• Assist in control of food waste.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all food items according to recipe specifications in a timely manner.
• Store food correctly, rotate and date properly.
• Maintain sanitary standards and high cleanliness during and after service.
• Determine inventory of food items and quantities needed for service.
• Set up equipment before service and breakdown after shift.
• Maintain high quality of food production and presentation.
• Label and store unused food properly; ensure coolers are clean and locked.
• Follow checklists and prep sheets; perform other duties as assigned by Kitchen or General Manager.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team environment

Communication

Hospitality focus

Reading tickets

Job description

Starting Pay: $(16.50)/hr. Variable Shifts; Part Time; Free Movies - Amazing Growth Opportunities - (Ronnies 20) - (Cook)

Broad Description of Duties

The Cook will be able to ensure consistent food quality by preparing orders in a fast-paced environment while following recipes and guidelines established by the Food and Beverage department. You will provide superior quality food while maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment as a member of the Marcus Theatres food & beverage team.

This position reports to: Kitchen Manager and/or General Manager (varies by location).

Essential Functions/Job Duties

• Prepare and cook all food items according to recipe specifications in a timely manner
• Correctly store food, properly rotate and date
• Maintain sanitary standards, before, during, and after service including a high level of cleanliness, sanitation and personal hygiene
• Determine inventory of food items and amounts needed for service expected
• Set up equipment needed for preparation prior to service
• Maintain high quality level of food production and presentation
• Responsible for set up station, breakdown, and all necessary advance prep
• Properly label and put away all food that has not been served during a shift
• Make sure coolers are cleaned, organized and locked after work if finished
• Be able to perform and fill out duties as laid out on checklists and prep sheets.
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned Kitchen Manager or General Manager

*The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Job Requirements

• Flexible and accessible work schedule that includes late evenings, weekends and holidays as dictated by business needs
• Some exposure to the food & beverage industry, preferred
• The ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, team environment
• Have a passion for delivering unparalleled hospitality and high quality food & service
• Positive attitude with excellent communication skills
• Ability to read tickets to produce orders
• Ability handle kitchen equipment and food items
• Assist in control of food waste

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work is performed in a kitchen environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high with a loud environment at peak times. Wearing a face mask is required during scheduled working hours. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Required

• Opened to all applicants

Marcus Theatres is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination in our hiring and employment practices in accordance with all applicable laws.

Primary Location: Missouri-St Louis-Ronnie's Cinema

Work Locations: Ronnie's Cinema, 5320 S Lindbergh Blvd, St Louis, 63126

Job: Culinary/Kitchen

Organization: Theatres

Schedule: Part-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Entry Level

Job Posting: Aug 26, 2026, 9:36:35 PM