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

Friendship-Village; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

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

Employee referral opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Job summary

Friendship Village Chesterfield is hiring a Full-Time Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in a senior living community. The role supports an exceptional dining experience and collaborates with the Culinary Services team in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualified candidates bring a passion for quality meals, teamwork, and strong organizational skills. The position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus and benefits typical of a healthcare dining program.

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.

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.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

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

We're seeking someone who:

• 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.

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