Cook II

Missouri Athletic Club; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Athletic Club in Clayton seeks a Cook II to support kitchen stations with prep, portioning, and basic cooking tasks. You will follow recipes, maintain clean work areas, label correctly, and help with deliveries and storage to ensure freshness.

With 0–2 years of experience or culinary training, you will work under Kitchen Management guidelines, practice safe knife handling, and assist in banquet prep as needed.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional kitchen experience (or culinary school preferred).
• Basic knife skills and understanding of fundamental cooking techniques.
• Ability to take direction and work with accuracy.
• Food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports assigned station with prep, portioning, and basic cooking tasks.
• Follows recipes and station guidelines provided by Kitchen Management.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas, equipment, cutting boards, and walk-ins.
• Ensures proper labeling, FIFO rotation, and product freshness.
• Assists in receiving deliveries, checking quality, and storing product correctly.
• Keeps station stocked and organized throughout service.
• Executes simple menu items and garnishes as assigned.
• Practices safe knife handling and correct use of equipment.
• Helps set up and break down the station before and after service.
• Supports banquet prep and production as needed.
• Communicates shortages, prep levels, and station needs to supervisors.
• Works with urgency, discipline, and a willingness to learn.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Fundamental cooking techniques

Direction following / accuracy

Education

Culinary school preferred

Job description

Cook II - 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 Cook 2for our Clayton Clubhouse.

Cook II Responsibilities:

• Supports assigned station with prep, portioning, and basic cooking tasks.
• Follows recipes and station guidelines provided by Kitchen Management.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas, equipment, cutting boards, and walk-ins.
• Ensures proper labeling, FIFO rotation, and product freshness.
• Assists in receiving deliveries, checking quality, and storing product correctly.
• Keeps station stocked and organized throughout service.
• Executes simple menu items and garnishes as assigned.
• Practices safe knife handling and correct use of equipment.
• Helps set up and break down the station before and after service.
• Supports banquet prep and production as needed.
• Communicates shortages, prep levels, and station needs to supervisors.
• Works with urgency, discipline, and a willingness to learn.

Cook II Qualifications:

• 0–2 years of professional kitchen experience (or culinary school preferred).
• Basic knife skills and an understanding of fundamental cooking techniques.
• Basic knife skills and an understanding of fundamental cooking techniques.
• Ability to take direction and work with accuracy.
• Food safety certification preferred.