Cook – Full-Time | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Rotating Weekends

Friendship Village STL; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) with a 50% match up to 4%

Employee referral opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Job summary

Friendship Village STL in Chesterfield, MO, is seeking a Full-Time Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents and help create an exceptional dining experience. The role supports a dining team in a senior living setting, with a 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM schedule and rotating weekends.

Join a collaborative Culinary Services team dedicated to resident satisfaction, food safety, and a positive work environment. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking experience in restaurant or healthcare settings preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Ensure food is prepared, plated, and presented to quality standards.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food products.
• Assist with meal preparation, special events, and catering as needed.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, and portion sizes.
• Collaborate with Culinary Services to create exceptional dining for residents.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Stand for long periods

Manual handling up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!Join the team at Friendship Village Chesterfield, a senior living community committed to providing exceptional service while creating a supportive and rewarding environment for employees.

We are currently hiring a Full-Time Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for our residents while helping create an exceptional dining experience.

Available Openings

• Schedule: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Rotating Weekends Required

Cook Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and production schedules
• Ensure food is prepared, plated, and presented according to quality standards
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Properly store, label, and rotate food products
• Assist with meal preparation, special events, and catering as needed
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, and portion sizes
• Collaborate with the Culinary Services team to ensure an exceptional dining experience for residents
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Support a positive, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or institutional setting preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Dependable attendance and punctuality

Benefits May Include

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 403(b) with a 50% match up to 4%
• Employee referral opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• On-Demand Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Free Life Insurance

What We're Looking For

• Has a passion for preparing quality meals
• Takes pride in delivering excellent service
• Works well in a collaborative team environment
• Is dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Enjoys serving older adults and creating memorable dining experiences

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.

Hear from our team!

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