Salad Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Scheduling

Rich & Charlie's South County; Mehlville (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Free meals during shifts

Growth opportunities

Training and advancement

Job summary

StaffedUp is hiring a Salad Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen where precision and teamwork drive quality. You will prepare and plate salads, maintain clean and organized stations, and help with prep, inventory, and deliveries as needed.

The role emphasizes food safety, consistent presentation, and timely service. Ideal candidates bring professional kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen preferred.
• Strong knife skills and working knowledge of cooking methods and equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and follow directions precisely.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Ensure all dishes meet presentation, portion, and quality standards
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, keeping health standards top of mind
• Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
• Stay calm and efficient during high-volume shifts and work collaboratively with the team

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Time management

Job description

StaffedUp is hiring a Salad Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen where precision and teamwork drive quality. You will prepare and plate salads, maintain clean and organized stations, and help with prep, inventory, and deliveries as needed.

The role emphasizes food safety, consistent presentation, and timely service. Ideal candidates bring professional kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.