Chef, Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Friendship Village STL; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in St. Louis is seeking a Chef for their Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary management, a passion for geriatric care, and the ability to create a positive dining experience for residents. This full-time position offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

On-Demand Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans

Free Life Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

403b with a 50% match

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in a hotel, restaurant, or fine dining setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and basic nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and presentation.
• Lead and support kitchen staff, fostering a positive environment.
• Assist with menu planning and maintain cleanliness and compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Culinary education or 2 years of college

Job description

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Friendship Village, a premier Life Plan Community located in St. Louis, is looking for a qualified individual to join our team. Great working conditions, wonderful residents, and caring, dedicated staff are just a few benefits of a senior living career with us. If you love providing exceptional resident care and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider a job in our thriving community.

Who You Are:

We seek a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Chef for our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, be creative, and work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Friendship Village fosters a workplace where YOU are at the center of what we do!

Here’s a quick overview of what you can anticipate as a team member at Friendship Village:

On-Demand Pay—receive your paycheck when you want it!

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages—enjoy more time doing what YOU want!

Pet Insurance

4 Medical Plan Options, Vision, and Dental

Free Life Insurance

Career advancement opportunities— we’re dedicated to training and promoting from within.

403b with a 50% match up to 4%

Responsibilities:

Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, presentation, and portion control meet high standards.

Lead and support kitchen staff, fostering a positive, team-oriented environment.

Assist with menu planning, costing, and execution, including specials, holiday meals, and catered events.

Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health and safety standards at all times.

Complete food orders, production schedules, and shift documentation accurately and on time.

Ensure high resident and guest satisfaction through excellent food service and responsiveness.

Collaborate with other departments to support culinary services across all levels of care.

Job Requirements:

3+ years of management experience in a hotel, restaurant, or fine dining setting; dining room experience preferred.

Prior experience in Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living food service is a plus.

Culinary education or 2 years of college preferred; 1+ year of supervisory experience required.

Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions, recipes, and measurements accurately.

Proficient in planning, organization, and interpreting culinary standards.

Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and basic nutrition.

Demonstrates top-tier customer service, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Team-oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status. Friendship Village fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will not discriminate against any applicant because of a person’s mental or physical disability. If you have a disability and would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call Kaitlyn at 314-313-5274.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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