Cook - Cardinals Nation

Xfinity Live!; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in St. Louis seeks a Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and knowledge of cooking techniques, following recipes, and maintaining a clean work environment. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking orders, minimizing waste, and promoting quality service. A culinary certification is preferred, and candidates must be able to lift items up to 75 pounds. This is an excellent opportunity for those who thrive in a collaborative kitchen atmosphere.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Must have alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through communication with other departments.

Skills

Cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line

Food preparation

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Culinary certified training

Tools

Basic kitchen utensils

Job description

Cardinal Nation St. Louis
601 Clark St
St. Louis, MO 63102, USA

Enjoy world championship service and catch all the action on over 50 flat-screen TVs, dine on one of three patio decks or grab a seat at one of the four full-service bars. You'll never go hungry, never miss a play and always have something to quench your thirst. This two-story restaurant space is filled with Cardinals history and memories. Bringing an old-school vibe to contemporary dining experience, the Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar is great for family, friends and fans of all ages.

Cook Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time

Cook Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.

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