Kitchen Attendant

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Oversees kitchen operations, supervising staff, and assisting the Food Service Manager with menu planning, inventory, and food preparation. This position is the "second-in-command," responsible for ensuring quality and consistency, and are expected to take charge of the kitchen in the Food Service Manager’s absence. Key skills include leadership, communication, attention to detail, and time management.

Job Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen employees, and assist with hiring. Oversee food production : Ensure all food is prepared according to standards for taste, quality, and portion size. Support the Food Service Manager: Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and managing the kitchen's daily operations. Handle inventory and costs: Help with inventory counts, food cost tracking, ordering supplies, and managing invoices.

Ensure safety and sanitation: Enforce health and safety standards and train staff on proper protocols. Take leadership when needed: Step in to manage the kitchen entirely during the Food Service Manager's absence. Job Requirements Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team. Cooking expertise: Strong, versatile cooking skills and knowledge of various cuisines and presentation styles.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff and management. Time management: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail: Meticulous in food preparation and presentation to ensure consistency and quality. Problem-solving: Resilient and adaptable under pressure to handle unexpected issues.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.

Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.