Cook - New! Restaurant Opening, Crown Hall

Xfinity Live!; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a vibrant new restaurant opening in St. Louis! As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences while working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. With a focus on teamwork and quality service, you'll prepare delicious meals, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and ensure that every dish meets the expectations of our guests. If you have a passion for cooking and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position offers the chance to showcase your skills and grow within a supportive team. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Basic knowledge of cooking, portion control, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook orders promptly while minimizing waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Culinary Certification

Job description

Cook - New! Restaurant Opening, Crown Hall

Job Category: BOH

Requisition Number: COOKB02155

Posted: April 14, 2025

Part-Time

Locations

SL Crown Hall
601 Clark Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63102, USA

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; assist 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.
• Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washing 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 of experience cooking in 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 other cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or 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:

• Carry or lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Stand up and move about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handle food, objects, products, and utensils.