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

Friendship Village STL; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) with 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 support an exceptional dining experience.

The role features a 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM schedule with rotating weekends and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, a 403(b) with match, and career advancement opportunities. Join our Culinary Services team to create memorable dining experiences for older adults.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or institutional setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$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.