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Team Member

The Fountain on Locust is looking for new members to add to its talented kitchen team. The Fountain is a St. Louis landmark and a special occasion restaurant. Our dishes are part of some of the most important nights in peoples' lives - from graduation parties to engagements or a night out at the theater. We are looking for team members to put love and skill into every dish they cook.

Applicants should be hard-working, fast on their feet, quality-oriented, coachable, and willing to learn.

Cooks are responsible for delivering food that is not only delicious and cooked to the specifications of the customer, but that is fresh and safe as well. They will be trained to:

Ensure that recipes are followed closely
Ensure ingredients are fresh and accurate
Bake, grill, steam, and boil
Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes
Occasionally serve food
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including proper handling of utensils, equipment, and dishes.
We are looking for talent that can work a mix of days and nights, who is a team player with a demonstrated history of kitchen success.

Pay & Benefits:

Pay of $14 to $18/hour commensurate with experience
Paid time off at 6 months of employment (Accrued time off based on average hours work)
Opportunities for training, certifications, leadership
Serv Safe certification preferred. Additional opportunities for pay increases and bonuses available as you cross-train and take on additional responsibility.

Preferred candidates will be able to:
Be reliable, always on time, always present for shifts.
Have a great attitude and a team spirit.
Be eager to learn, improve and grow.
Have ServSafe certification or the willingness to become ServSafe certified.
Conduct basic food preparation, including washing and cutting produce, preparing meats, and mixing ingredients.
Plate meals with appealing visual presentation before waitstaff collect them for customers.
Ensure that all kitchen supplies are properly stocked and stored.
Maintain a clean work environment, including washing dishes, scrubbing floors, and sanitizing equipment.