(18yrs+ to apply) Chefs Express Cook - Des Peres

Schnuck Markets, Inc.•Des Peres, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chefs Express Cook works as part of a team to take orders accurately, prepare fresh meals quickly, and serve customers courteously. The position focuses on providing strong customer service and high-quality food while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and product freshness. Duties include preparing, cooking, packaging, presenting, rotating, and restocking products; using kitchen and grocery merchandising equipment; and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Training is provided after store orientation, and growth and advancement opportunities are available.

Requirements

High school education.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Basic math skills, including converting pounds and ounces into decimals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Use a hair restraint, such as a hair net or hat.
Wear a clean uniform and name tag at all times.
Consistently use cut gloves and handle knives safely.
Use poly or production gloves at all times to ensure food safety.
Wear slip-resistant shoes at all times.
Ability to identify spoiled or damaged products.
Works well with others and is a team player.
Passion for serving customers and working with the public.
Attention to detail when working with sharp knives, slicers, box cutters, and related equipment.
Knowledge of food safety standards and basic culinary practices.
Fluency in food service and grocery merchandising equipment.

Nice To Haves

For internal candidates, at least six months of employment with Schnucks is preferred for Store/Facility Teammates.
For internal candidates, at least one year of employment with Schnucks is preferred for Store Support Center Teammates.
Internal candidates must be in good standing and, if invited to interview, have manager approval based on performance.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly and courteous service to customers in person and over the phone.
Maintain a positive work environment and direct and manage the workforce.
Deliver safe, quality food offerings targeted to customers and establish customer service standards.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment, cook areas, and the backroom in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Follow personal hygiene, time and temperature control, food handling, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation practices.
Wear company-approved slip-resistant shoes and required personal protective equipment.
Safely operate powered equipment after proper training and follow safe handling procedures for knives and sharp utensils.
Build product knowledge, suggest products, provide samples, and give customers information to support product-related decisions.
Fill, rotate, and date products properly; ensure food freshness and product rotation.
Operate meat and cheese slicers, scales, wrapping equipment, fryers, rotisserie ovens, grills, steamers, and other kitchen equipment as required.
Assist with food production, packaging, presentation, and restocking.
Multitask while keeping customers the first priority.
Maintain reliable attendance and assist with other duties as assigned.