COOK (FULL TIME)

St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

voluntary benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Unidine is a distinguished member of Compass Group, one of the nation’s leading hospitality companies. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Unidine is dedicated to enhancing the dining experience with high-quality food and superior service. The company prides itself on creating a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment where team members feel valued and empowered. As an industry leader, Unidine offers robust training programs, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees thrive both professionally and personally. The establishment at Bethesda Dilworth, located at 9645 Big Bend Boulevard, is currently seeking full-time cook positions to join their innovative culinary team.

This full-time Cook position at Unidine offers a remarkable opportunity to be part of a culinary team that is at the heart of the business. Working at Bethesda Dilworth, you will engage in preparing delicious, high-quality food according to federal, state, and corporate standards. The role demands previous professional cooking experience of at least one year, emphasizing food safety, proper portioning, temperature control, and recipe adherence to ensure excellence in every dish served. Employees enjoy a full-time schedule with open availability preferred; working hours and days may vary, offering flexibility. Unidine offers competitive pay ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour along with perks such as uniform provision, free meals during shifts, training, and no late-night shifts.

As a Cook at Unidine, you will use your culinary skills to prepare meals that follow standardized recipes and quality standards, participate in daily kitchen operations including cleaning, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. The role requires maintaining a clean and safe work environment that adheres to food safety regulations such as HACCP standards. Compliance with company policies and safety guidelines is mandatory, including the use of protective gloves and appropriate footwear. This position presents an opportunity for growth within a large hospitality company where your contributions directly impact customer satisfaction and a positive dining experience. Working at Unidine means being part of a vibrant team that values your commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork in every service period.

Job Requirements

previous one year of professional cooking experience required
ability to work full time with open availability preferred
knowledge of federal, state and corporate food safety regulations
physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods
ability to safely operate kitchen equipment
willingness to comply with safety protocols including use of protective gloves and slip-resistant shoes
adherence to company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

minimum of one year of professional cooking experience
knowledge of safe food-handling practices and HACCP standards
strong ability to follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines
excellent teamwork and communication skills
ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety
experience operating and maintaining kitchen equipment
basic record keeping and inventory management skills
commitment to safety and quality standards

Job Duties

prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
tastes all prepared food items
uses established ticket collection procedures during service
responsible for records from area worked during service periods
cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
ensures food and supply items are stored per standards
operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately
attends in-service and safety meetings
maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers
performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
follows HACCP standards
personal commitment to your own safety and that of others
abides by all company policies and procedures