Prep & Line Cook - Full Time

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Prep & Line Cook to join their culinary team. This full-time role involves various food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks to ensure a smooth operation in the kitchen. With a focus on quality and sanitation, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment while upholding the values of collaboration and respect. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including medical, dental, and a 24-hour fitness center. If you are passionate about food and want to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Onsite 24-Hour Fitness Center

Medical + Dental + Vision plans

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time and prioritize duties effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow recipes and portion standards for food production.

Skills

Time Management

Cooperation

Knowledge of Catering

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School Training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Saint Louis - Saint Louis, MO

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

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. Benefits start day one, and the full package is listed below.

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 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
• Assist with food production during the 11:00-1:30 Café lunch; prepare simple dishes such as salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, etc.
• Follow recipes and production and portion standards
• 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

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize duties to meet deadlines
• Work cooperatively, with high energy, in a fast-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

Benefits Package

The Danforth Center values our community members and offers a full benefits package that includes:

• Onsite 24-Hour Fitness Center
• Medical + Dental + Vision plans- choose the plan(s) that works best for you
• Retirement Savings starts upon date of hire. The Danforth Center contributes 3% pretax regardless of your contribution election
• Paid Time Off including vacation time, sick days, bereavement and others
• Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year including a Winter Break from December 24-31

Qualifications

Qualifications:

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

Submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for two (2) or more professional references

About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:

Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Center's work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is proudly an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Danforth Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the Danforth Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin and status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on our web site, please contact Human Resources, at 314-587-1033 for further assistance.