Senior Cook

Saint Louis Job Corps Center; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Distinction, LLC is the operator of the St. Louis Job Corps Center, seeking a capable cook/food service lead to prepare meals for center youth in line with budgets and menus. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to government directives.

You will mentor cooks, helpers and student interns, coordinate with the staff, and ensure timely meal service and inventory accuracy. This is a hands-on leadership position with opportunities for growth.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is 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 and strong written and verbal communication are required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare center meals according to planned menus and budget.
• Coordinate meal quantities with cooks and helpers.
• Mentor staff and student interns in safe, hygienic food prep.
• Minimize waste through proper storage and inventory control.
• Assist in creating daily, monthly, and seasonal meal calendars.
• Supervise staff during shifts and report performance.
• Oversee food service operations during assigned duties and coordinate with receiving and stores.

Conocimientos

Food preparation

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

SERV Safe certification

Descripción del empleo

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)