Culinary Cook

PeopleReady

Rolla (MO)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Next-day pay
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Job summary

PeopleReady in Rolla, MO is hiring a Culinary Cook to prepare meals and support high-volume kitchen operations. The role involves breakfast and lunch preparation, ensuring food quality and safety, and collaborating with staff to deliver efficient service.

Shift flexibility and immediate start are available through the JobStack app; benefits include access to next-day pay and scalable work options.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a high-volume institutional environment.
  • Good knife skills and knowledge of food preparation.
  • Ability to work across all kitchen stations.
  • Stand for long periods in a kitchen setting.
  • ServSafe certificate required.
  • Background check required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and specials per recipes and schedules.
  • Maintain food quality, taste, and presentation.
  • Operate ovens, grills, fryers, and steamers safely.
  • Follow HACCP, food safety, and sanitation rules.
  • Monitor temperatures and store foods properly.
  • Assist with inventory, stocking, and deliveries.
  • Keep kitchen, prep areas, and storage clean and organized.
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
  • Accommodate dietary restrictions when needed.
  • Follow company and school policies on safety and service.
  • Perform other kitchen duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

High-volume environment
Knife skills
Kitchen versatility
Stamina for long shifts
ServSafe certified
Background check

Job description

Culinary Cook

PeopleReady of Springfield, MO is now hiring Culinary Cooks in Rolla, MO. As a Culinary Cook, you will perform many different duties that are part of preparing meals.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
  • Next-day pay for many of our open positions

  • The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash

  • The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Text "READY" to 81555 to download JobStack and get started today

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $18 - $20 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Culinary Cook:
  • Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and special menu items according to recipes and production schedules

  • Maintain food quality, taste, and presentation standards

  • Operate kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, fryers, and steamers

  • Follow all HACCP, food safety, and sanitation regulations

  • Monitor food temperatures and properly store food items

  • Assist with inventory, stocking, and receiving deliveries

  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, prep areas, and storage rooms

  • Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and management to ensure efficient meal service

  • Accommodate dietary restrictions and special meal requests when required

  • Follow company and school policies regarding safety and customer service

  • Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by the supervisor

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: All Available

Job requirements:
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady

  • Experience in a high-volume institutional environment

  • Good knife skills and knowledge of food preparation

  • Able to work all areas of the kitchen

  • Stand in kitchen environment for long periods of time

  • ServSafe certificate required

  • Background check required

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Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates .

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

Branch #: 1133

Address: 940 S. National Ave, Unit A & D , Springfield,MO, 65804

Email Address: 1133-br@PeopleReady.com

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