Prep Cook

Butler’s Pantry; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employer-Paid EAP

401K with Employer Match

Flexible Hours

Daily Team Lunch

Job summary

Butler’s Pantry in Missouri is seeking a Prep Cook who thrives in a team-driven kitchen and takes pride in consistent quality. You will prepare recipes, manage station prep, and assist with plating to meet our high standards.

The ideal candidate has culinary experience with a caterer or restaurant, can read prep lists, follow instructions, and maintain sanitation. Hepatitis A vaccination is required; ServSafe certification is preferred; a flexible schedule may be needed for events.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience with a caterer or restaurant.
• Ability to chop, dice, measure, read prep lists, and follow instruction.
• Safe food handling and safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at your station ready to work at scheduled time and in proper uniform.
• Complete prep lists in an efficient, timely manner.
• Use culinary knowledge with company recipes to ensure work is done efficiently and correctly.
• Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests.
• Maintain the kitchen and all equipment to a “like new” condition.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and be a good example to fellow employees.
• Practice sanitation and food safety at all times.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team player

Safety & sanitation

Read prep lists

Job description

Description

Creating Awesome Experiences…it’s why we get out of bed in the morning.

Kick-Ass Catering…it’s what we do, and what we’ve been doing for more than 50 years.

This is Butler’s Pantry.

And we are looking for someone who lives to serve and knows that teamwork is the foundation of success to join our team as a Prep Cook.

Our Prep Cook ensures all recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet the specifications and commitment to quality set forth by Butler’s Pantry.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

GET THE JOB DONE (The necessary stuff)

• Arrive at your station ready to work at scheduled time and in proper uniform
• Complete prep lists in an efficient, timely manner
• Use culinary knowledge in combination with company recipes when prepping or assisting with any other production step to ensure work is done efficiently and correctly
• Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a “like new” condition
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and be a good example to fellow employees to do the same
• Practice sanitation and food safety at all times

Additional Qualifications and Requirements:

• Culinary experience with a caterer or restaurant
• Ability to chop, dice, measure, read prep lists, and follow instruction
• Safe food handling and safety is a top priority
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Capable of executing and following recipes
• Team player
• Ability to handle a physically demanding role (standing for long periods, lifting heavy loads)
• Ability to work a flexible and sometimes non-traditional schedule based on eventdemands
• Hepatitis A Vaccination required
• ServSafe Certification preferred

What We Offer:

Traditional Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401K with Employer Match (must meet eligibility requirements)

Non-Traditional Benefits:

• Flexible Hours (business driven)
• Daily Team Lunch

Cultural Benefits:

• A dedication to MIBE – Finding ways to Make It Better Everyday
• An effort to create true Work/Life Integration for all Team members
• Leadership expectations in every position
• Regular Employee Appreciation events (Happy Hours, Coffee Trucks, Spirit Days, Donut Parties, Holiday luncheons…)
• A focus on creating opportunities for all – team members, community partners & vendors included.