Cook - Part-Time

Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our dining team in Missouri. You will prepare high-quality meals following standard recipes and accommodate special diet orders, while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

Work with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Sous Chef to manage prep, inventory, and timely delivery of meals. If you value teamwork, reliability, and providing great service to residents, this role offers steady afternoon shifts and a

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in hotel kitchen, restaurant, or similar operation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work cohesively with kitchen staff.
• Self-motivated, organized, and professional; able to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• The preparation of high-quality food following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Coordinate with Director of Food & Beverage and Sous Chef to manage food and supply, secure items for prep, store leftovers properly, and maintain inventories.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety & sanitation

Clear communication

Independence & organization

Teamwork

Job description

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!

Job Description

Schedule: Part-Time. 2:30pm-7:00pm.

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• The preparation of high-quality food following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Working with the Director of Food & Beverage and Sous Chef to manage all aspects of food and supply management including securing items in time for food prep, ensuring leftovers are stored correctly, and inventories maintained.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• At least two years of experience working in all stations of a hotel kitchen, a restaurant, or a similar operation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling standards.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work cohesively with the other restaurant team members.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and professional. Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Strong customer service skills are required.

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.