Cook (Level 1-3)- St. Louis Metro Area

Cook Opportunities (Levels 1, 2 & 3)

Join the DMR Events Culinary Team | St. Louis Metro Area

Are you a prep cook, line cook, banquet cook, or experienced culinary professional looking for flexible opportunities with some of the top food service operations in the St. Louis area?

DMR Events is hiring Cook Level 1, Cook Level 2, and Cook Level 3 professionals to support a variety of hospitality, corporate dining, healthcare, education, catering, and special event accounts throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Whether you're building your culinary career or bringing years of kitchen experience, we have opportunities that match your skill level.

Why Work with DMR Events?

Working with DMR Events helps you gain valuable experience while expanding your professional network.

• Work with a variety of kitchens, chefs, and food service operations
• Build experience across multiple culinary environments
• Expand your industry network and career opportunities
• You pick the jobs and shifts that work best for your schedule
• Competitive pay based on experience, skill level, and assignment requirements
• Access to some of the area's leading food service employers

Position Levels

Cook Level 1 - Prep Cook / Entry-Level Cook

Ideal for candidates with professional food service or prep cook experience.

Responsibilities include:

• General food preparation
• Sandwich and salad assembly
• Cold food and pantry preparation
• Dessert and bakery assembly
• Retail food service preparation
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards
• Dishwashing and kitchen support duties
• Following recipes and chef instructions

Requirements:

• Previous professional food service or prep cook experience (non-fast food)
• Adequate knife skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Hepatitis A vaccination verification
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Must be at least 18 years old

Cook Level 2 - Intermediate Cook

Ideal for cooks with at least 2 years of professional culinary experience.

Responsibilities include:

• General prep work
• Deli, salad bar, pantry, and banquet production
• Basic line service
• Following standardized recipes
• Plate assembly and banquet service
• Operating kitchen equipment safely
• Working independently with occasional supervision
• Preparing salads and basic protein-based recipes

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of professional cook experience (non-fast food)
• Basic knife skills
• Understanding of kitchen safety procedures and PPE
• Hepatitis A vaccination verification
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel throughout the St. Louis metro area
• Must be at least 18 years old

Cook Level 3 - Advanced Cook / Lead Cook

Ideal for experienced culinary professionals with at least 3 years of professional cooking experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Advanced food preparation and line cooking
• Grill and sauté station operation
• Breakfast, lunch, and display cooking
• Entrée production including proteins, vegetables, starches, soups, and sauces
• Banquet lead responsibilities and plate-up execution
• Carving and specialty cooking stations
• Production record completion
• Assisting and guiding less experienced kitchen staff
• Operating all kitchen equipment safely and effectively

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of professional cook experience (non-fast food)
• Valid ServSafe Certification
• Advanced knife skills
• Working knowledge of soups, sauces, and entrée preparation
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Hepatitis A vaccination verification
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel throughout the St. Louis metro area
• Must be at least 18 years old

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are:

• Reliable and punctual
• Team-oriented
• Professional in appearance and conduct
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Committed to food quality and safety
• Strong communicators with a positive attitude
• Flexible and willing to work various assignments

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay based on experience, skill level, certification, and availability
• Flexible schedules
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Short-term, long-term, and ongoing assignments
• Weekly pay with 1 week delay

Apply today and tell us your experience level—we'll help match you with opportunities that fit your skills and career goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Smartphone that you can text/email with.
• Reliable transportation (excluding mass transit)
• Proper chef attire
• Hepatitis A vaccinated ( will need to send proof for State requirements)

DMR Events Inc., is a Professional Temporary Hospitality Staffing company, a proud Member of the American Culinary Federation & the American Staffing Association, founded in 1987. Today, after over thirty years in the business, DMR represents some of the most qualified hospitality professionals in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Working with most a…