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

Chef's Express Team Member

Teamwork is the key to success in our Chefs Express department, where our teammates work together to take orders accurately, prepare fresh meals quickly, and serve customers with a smile. Schnucks Chef's Express teammates are devoted to providing the best customer service and the highest product quality possible.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and courteous service to customers, both in person and on the phone at all times
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Directing and managing the work force
• Delivering safe, quality food offerings targeted to the customer
• Establish customer service standards in self and others
• Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment, cook areas, and backroom, following company food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Follow proper personal hygiene requirements
• Follow proper time and temperature controls
• Follow good food handling practices to prevent cross-contamination
• Follow proper sanitation principles
• Wear company-approved slip resistant shoes or overshoes at all times
• Wear provided personal protective equipment when required i.e., cut gloves, chemicals goggles/gloves, etc.
• Be able to safely operate powered equipment once you are properly trained
• Understand the safe handling procedures with knives and other sharp utensils
• Establish product knowledge, suggestive selling and product sampling to assist with customer questions/requests. Effectively sell product(s) by providing customers with information needed to make product-related decisions.
• Fill/rotate/date products properly
• Operate meat and cheese slicer's, scales and wrapping equipment as required
• Utilize cooking equipment including, fryers, rotisserie ovens, grills and steamers.
• Have the ability to fry and properly use all kitchen equipment
• Ensure freshness of food and proper rotation of product. In addition, assist with product production, packaging, presentation and restocking
• Multi-task and keep the customer as first priority
• Maintain reliable attendance
• Assist in with other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Required Education: High school education
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able to demonstrate basic math skills (i.e., able to translate pounds and ounces Into decimals)
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Use of hair restraint required (i.e., hair net or hat)
• Wear clean uniform and name tag at all times
• Consistent use of cut gloves and safe use of knives
• Utilize poly or production gloves at all times to ensure food safety
• Wear slip-resistant shoes at all times
• Ability to determine spoiled or damaged product
• Works well with others -- is a team player
• Has a passion for serving customers and working with the public
• Attention to detail as the position requires working with sharp knives, slicers, box cutters and related equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Food safety standards
• Basic culinary knowledge.
• Fluency in food service and grocery merchandising equipment.

Training & Future Opportunities

Training will be provided to all new teammates after orientation in the store. Variety of opportunities for growth and advancement are available to our teammates.

Physical Requirement and Work Environment

• Bending
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Stretching into display cases
• Repetitive arm and hand movements
• Exposure to extreme temperature changes
• Standing and walking
• Lifting products weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Hot and cold conditions, excessive noise, burn and cut hazards, slip and fall possibilities, work outside normal business hours with weekends are required, hazardous materials, hot oil, food service cooking equipment.

Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.