Prep & Line Cook - Full Time
DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
Saint LouisMid level2+ yrs
The job in short
Prep and line cook, full-time.
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-08-18
- Location as listed
- Saint Louis, MO, USA
- Role
- Cook / Chef
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Saint Louis - Saint Louis, MO, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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 pays between $18.50 - $20.70 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/ external 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: 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
Submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact information for two (2) or more professional references
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