Kitchen Attendant

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a capable Kitchen Supervisor who will act as second-in-command to the Food Service Manager. You will oversee kitchen operations, supervise staff, assist with menu planning, inventory, and food preparation, and ensure consistent quality and service across meals.

Key skills include leadership, clear communication, attention to detail, and strong time management. You will take charge in the manager's absence and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing kitchen staff and operations.
• Strong cooking skills across cuisines and presentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven time management in fast-paced kitchen.
• Meticulous attention to food preparation and portioning.
• Resilient problem-solver under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff: supervise, train, mentor, and assist with hiring.
• Oversee food production: ensure taste, quality, and portion size.
• Support the Food Service Manager: assist with menu planning, recipe development, and daily operations.
• Handle inventory and costs: help with counts, food cost tracking, ordering, and invoices.
• Ensure safety and sanitation: enforce health standards and train staff.
• Take leadership when needed: step in during the Food Service Manager's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking expertise

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Oversees kitchen operations, supervising staff, and assisting the Food Service Manager with menu planning, inventory, and food preparation.This position is the \"second-in-command\", responsible for ensuring quality and consistency, and are expected to take charge of the kitchen in the Food Service Manager’s absence.Key skills include leadership, communication, attention to detail, and time management.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff:Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen employees, and assist with hiring.


• Oversee food production:Ensure all food is prepared according to standards for taste, quality, and portion size.


• Support the Food Service Manager:Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and managing the kitchen's daily operations.


• Handle inventory and costs:Help with inventory counts, food cost tracking, ordering supplies, and managing invoices.


• Ensure safety and sanitation:Enforce health and safety standards and train staff on proper protocols.


• Take leadership when needed:Step in to manage the kitchen entirely during the Food Service Manager's absence.

Job Requirements

• Leadership:Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team.


• Cooking expertise:Strong, versatile cooking skills and knowledge of various cuisines and presentation styles.


• Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff and management.


• Time management:Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.


• Attention to detail:Meticulous in food preparation and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.


• Problem-solving:Resilient and adaptable under pressure to handle unexpected issues.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.