Restaurant Cook

The Gatesworth Communities; University City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Daily Pay

Discounted meals

Free parking

Attendance awards

Club fitness discounts

Job summary

The Gatesworth is seeking a Line Cook to join its culinary team, producing elevated, scratch-made meals for residents and guests in a restaurant-style kitchen. You will prepare and plate meals from menus and recipes, store food safely, and follow the standards set by the Executive Chef.

This role requires the ability to work quickly in a high-volume setting and to contribute to a team-focused kitchen. Weekend and holiday availability is required, and you will help maintain a clean, organized

Qualifications

• Culinary training strongly preferred.
• Previous line cook or professional kitchen experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute scratch-cooked menus.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate meals from menus and recipes in a restaurant-style kitchen.
• Handle and store food safely, maintaining proper temperatures.
• Follow kitchen standards set by leadership and directors.
• Keep station clean, organized, and service-ready.
• Support other kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Line cook experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Line Cook – The Gatesworth

1 McKnight Place, St. Louis, MO 63124

Full-Time and Part-Time | Pay varies by experience

The Gatesworth is a country-club-style independent living community in St. Louis, offering restaurant-quality dining without the constraints of a medical or dietary-restricted kitchen. Our residents expect scratch-made meals with real culinary variety - this is a kitchen built for cooks who want to actually cook, not just plate to a restriction sheet.

We're hiring a Line Cook to join a culinary team producing elevated, made-from-scratch meals for residents and guests every day.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and plate meals from written menus and standardized recipes in a full-service, restaurant-style kitchen.
• Handle and store food safely, maintaining proper temperatures throughout preparation.
• Follow kitchen standards set by the Executive Chef and Director of Food Service.
• Keep your station clean, organized, and service-ready.
• Support other kitchen duties as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Culinary training and/or culinary education strongly preferred.
• Previous line cook or professional kitchen experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute a varied, scratch-cooked menu accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move kitchen supplies as needed.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.

Why Work at The Gatesworth:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (eligible full-time employees)
• Daily Pay - access your earnings when you need them
• Discounted employee meals
• Free garage parking
• Attendance awards and employee appreciation events
• Discounted Club Fitness Rates
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

About The Gatesworth

The Gatesworth is one of St. Louis' premier senior living communities, built around a country-club atmosphere and a mission of enhancing residents' lives through exceptional service. As a Line Cook, you'll represent that standard not just in the kitchen, but to residents, families, and the community we serve.