Prep & Line Cook - Full Time

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking a Prep & Line Cook to join the Café team in Saint Louis, MO. This full-time position (35 hours/week) runs Monday through Friday daytime with benefits, starting at $18.50 per hour.

Under supervision, you will perform various prep, cooking, and cleaning tasks to keep the kitchen efficient and delivering dishes to patrons. Responsibilities include following the Kitchen Manager’s prep list, setting up stations, labeling ingredients, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; culinary school training a plus.
• 2+ years of kitchen experience.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the daily prep list created by the Kitchen Manager.
• Setup workstations and ensure all ingredients are stocked for service.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• During the 11:00-1:30 Café lunch; prepare simple dishes such as salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, etc.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are prepared and stored properly and adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure safe and sanitary food production
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager
• Assist with Catering when needed when there are in house/ eternal events.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Fast-paced teamwork

Food safety awareness

Catering knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary school training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Saint Louis - Saint Louis, MO 63132

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Prep & Line Cook to join the Cafe team and play a pivotal role in assisting in the overall success of the culinary operations. This full-time (35 hours per week) Monday-Friday daytime, benefit eligible position offers pay starting at $18.50 an hour. Under general supervision, this position performs various food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes to patrons.

Responsibilities

• Follow the daily prep list create by the Kitchen Manager
• Setup workstations and ensure all ingredients are stocked for service
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• During the 11:00-1:30 Café lunch; prepare simple dishes such as salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, etc.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are prepared and stored properly and adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure safe and sanitary food production
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager
• Assist with Catering when needed when there are in house/ eternal events.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relay pertinent information
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize duties to meet deadlines
• Work cooperatively, with high energy, in a face paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Knowledge of catering, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost control and presentation is a plus
• Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, training from a culinary school a plus
• 2+ years of kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen, ServSafe certification preferred