Cook Helper

Saint Louis Job Corps Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction, LLC oversees the St. Louis Job Corps Center and is seeking qualified applicants for a front-line food service role.

The position prepares Center meals in accordance with pre-planned menus and government directives, while maintaining clean service areas and supporting student programs. The role involves stocking counters, serving meals, assisting with inventory, and providing mentorship to students; a High School Diploma or equivalency and SERV Safe certification within 90 days are

Qualifications

• Experience with bulk cooking and meal service preferred
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow menus and direction from supervisor

Responsibilities

• Prepare Center meals according to pre-planned menus
• Keep serving counters stocked with salads, desserts, and other foods
• Set up cafeteria lines and serve meals on the line
• Assist with inventory and storage of supplies
• Assist with fulfilling student bag meals when necessary
• Clean food service area, tables, and equipment
• Provide supervision and mentorship to students on-site or in work-based learning programs

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

SERV Safe certification

Job description

Distinction, LLC is a Mississippi-based business that oversees operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Prepares Center meals in accordance with pre-planned menus and in compliance with government and management directives.

What you'll do

• Keep serving counters stocked with salads, desserts, and other foods.
• Replenish napkin dispensers, plate racks, silverware racks, salt and pepper shakers and condiments.
• Make coffee, tea, and other beverages.
• Set up cafeteria lines and serve meals on the line.
• Assist in the storage and inventory of supplies.
• Assist with inventory control tracking processes.
• Transfer food ingredients from storage area to cooking area.
• Assist with cooking assignments as needed.
• Assist with fulfilling student bag meals when necessary.
• Clean food service area, tables, kitchen equipment, and appliances.
• Assist in washing dishes/utensils and store in orderly fashion.
• Provide direct supervision and serve as workplace mentor to students assigned to center support and/or on-center work-based learning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
• Must obtain SERV Safe certification within 90 days of employment.

The pay range for this role is:

17 - 18.52 USD per hour (St. Louis JCC Main)