Senior Cook

Distinction LLC; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 28.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Distinction, LLC in the St. Louis area is seeking a Food Services Worker to prepare meals for the center’s students at the St. Louis Job Corps Center. You will coordinate portions, lead kitchen staff, and ensure meals meet budget and safety standards.

Responsibilities include mentoring Cooks and interns, managing inventory, and overseeing daily meal calendars. A SERV Safe certification and driving record may be required; high school diploma preferred.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have food preparation training and two years related experience.
• Must obtain SERV Safe certification within 90 days of employment.
• Experience working with youth, excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency also required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Mansioni

• Establish quantity of food to be prepared for each meal according to the menu and number of students.
• Coordinate meal amounts with Cooks and Cook Helpers.
• Instruct and mentor Cooks, Cook Helpers and student interns in safe, hygienic methods of preparing meals.
• Ensure minimum waste through storage, inventory, and food utilization.

Conoscenze

Food preparation

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

SERV Safe Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven to fill vacant positions beginning April 1, 2025.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Responsible for the preparation of all center meals within established budget allowances in accordance with pre-planned menus in compliance with government and management directives.

What you'll do

• Establish quantity of food to be prepared for each meal according to the menu and number of students.
• Coordinate meal amounts with Cooks and Cook Helpers.
• Instruct and mentor Cooks, Cook Helpers and student interns in the safe, hygienic method of preparing appetizing, visually appealing meals.
• Ensure minimum waste through efficient storage, inventory, and food utilization.
• Assist in preparation of daily schedule, monthly/quarterly and seasonal meal calendars.
• Assign specific duties to staff and students and monitor/report work performance.
• Coordinate activities of Cooks and Cook Helpers in the preparation, efficient and timely arrangement, serving, and cleanup of meals.
• Take charge of all food service functions on assigned shift in the absence of Food Services Manager.
• Oversee storeroom inventory through a perpetual inventory tracking system, and coordinate receiving functions of deliveries with Property/Receiving Department.
• Direct and assist in preparing food for special center functions.
• Ensure work area is safe, clean, and sanitary at all times.
• Maintain required credentials and/or certifications of position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have food preparation training and two years related experience.
• Must obtain SERV safe certification within 90 days of employment.
• Experience working with youth, excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency also required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

The pay range for this role is:

20 - 21.15 USD per hour (St. Louis JCC Main)