Cook 1

Missouri Athletic Club; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Athletic Club in Clayton is seeking a full-time Cook 1 to join our Clayton Clubhouse culinary team. Independently manage an assigned station, prepare menu items to recipes and plating standards, and support banquet production.

This role requires 2-4 years of professional kitchen experience, knife skills, ability to work under pressure, and adherence to food safety standards. High-end club/restaurant experience preferred; you will train junior kitchen staff and collaborate with the Sous

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Ability to independently manage a station in a fast-paced environment.
• High-end restaurant, hotel, or private club experience preferred.
• Reliable, consistent, and able to work well under pressure.
• Food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an assigned station with consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes, plating standards, and Club expectations.
• Complete daily prep and maintain proper labeling, storage, rotation, and freshness.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Communicate product needs, shortages, and equipment concerns to the Sous Chef.
• Assist with banquet production and help train junior kitchen staff as needed.
• Follow food safety standards and support overall kitchen operations.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Station management

Work under pressure

Job description

Cook 1 - Missouri Athletic Club - Clayton

Join an amazing team of individuals at the Missouri Athletic Club in Saint Louis, one of the top private clubs in the United States. The MAC has been thriving since 1903 and remains committed to the vision of the original founders: "to be the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations." We are seeking a full-time Cook 1 for our Clayton Clubhouse.

Cook 1 Responsibilities

• Independently manage an assigned station with consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes, plating standards, and Club expectations.
• Complete daily prep and maintain proper labeling, storage, rotation, and freshness.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Communicate product needs, shortages, and equipment concerns to the Sous Chef.
• Assist with banquet production and help train junior kitchen staff as needed.
• Follow food safety standards and support overall kitchen operations.

Cook 1 Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Ability to independently manage a station in a fast-paced environment.
• High-end restaurant, hotel, or private club experience preferred.
• Reliable, consistent, and able to work well under pressure.
• Food safety certification preferred.