Line Cook at Idol Wolf

21c Museum Hotels; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in St. Louis seeks a skilled Cook to accurately prepare and cook hot food products. You'll work as part of a team and maintain a clean and organized work station. Strong communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours are essential.

Qualifications include a high school education and a keen understanding of cooking techniques. Join a dynamic team that values enthusiasm and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Responsible, dependable, and punctual.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Cooks hot food products accurately and efficiently.
• Prepares and portions food products prior to cooking.
• Handles cooking methods and understands different forms of heat.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of cooking techniques

Organizational skills

Education

High school or equivalent education

Tools

Microplanes

Knives

Honing steel

Tongs

Spatula

Saucing and plating spoons

Job description

Job Description

Reports To: Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef

General Purpose

Accurately and efficiently cooks hot food products as well as prepares and portions food products prior to cooking. Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Specific Responsibilities

• Understands menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Able to work as part of a team focused on a common goal.
• Possesses and brings in the proper tools to do the job: microplanes, knives, honing steel, tongs, spatula, saucing and plating spoons (the restaurant provides any other necessary tools).
• Understands the importance of tasting and seasoning the food properly, no matter how simple the dish.
• Understands how to work with different forms of heat and cooking methods.
• Receives and applies criticism in a positive manner, even from fellow employees.
• Understands and has experience using different kinds of proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dry goods, spices, vinegars, etc.
• Actively learns through inquiry.
• Keeps a clean and organized work station before, during, and post service.
• Knows station set up and pars to assist sous chefs in ordering and writing prep lists for the next day.
• Able to identify product quality and freshness.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
• Responsible, dependable, punctual.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.

Education/Formal Training

• High school or equivalent education required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Additional Information

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.