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Who Are We :

Friendship Village, a premier Life Plan Community located in St. Louis, is looking for a qualified individual to join our team. Great working conditions, wonderful residents, and caring, dedicated staff are just a few benefits of a senior living career with us. If you love providing exceptional resident care and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider a job in our thriving community.

Who You Are :

We seek a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward's customer service to act as a Chef for our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, be creative, and work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Benefits :

Friendship Village fosters a workplace where YOU are at the center of what we do!

Heres a quick overview of what you can anticipate as a team member at Friendship Village :

On-Demand Payreceive your paycheck when you want it!

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packagesenjoy more time doing what YOU want!

Pet Insurance

4 Medical Plan Options, Vision, and Dental

Free Life Insurance

Career advancement opportunities were dedicated to training and promoting from within.

403b with a 50% match up to 4%

Responsibilities :

Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, presentation, and portion control meet high standards.

Lead and support kitchen staff, fostering a positive, team-oriented environment.

Assist with menu planning, costing, and execution, including specials, holiday meals, and catered events.

Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health and safety standards at all times.

Complete food orders, production schedules, and shift documentation accurately and on time.

Ensure high resident and guest satisfaction through excellent food service and responsiveness.

Collaborate with other departments to support culinary services across all levels of care.

Job Requirements :

3+ years of management experience in a hotel, restaurant, or fine dining setting; dining room experience preferred.

Prior experience in Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living food service is a plus.

Culinary education or 2 years of college preferred; 1+ year of supervisory experience required.

Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions, recipes, and measurements accurately.

Proficient in planning, organization, and interpreting culinary standards.

Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and basic nutrition.

Demonstrates top-tier customer service, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Team-oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills.

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 persons 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 Ricki at 314-270-7868.

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