Cook, Part-Time (Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation)

Friendship Village is a premier Life Plan Community located in St. Louis, renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional living experiences for active senior adults. This vibrant community combines excellent working conditions, dedicated staff, and wonderful residents to create a fulfilling environment for both employees and those they serve. With a strong emphasis on compassionate care and community engagement, Friendship Village offers a rewarding career path in the senior living sector. The organization prides itself on fostering a workplace culture where every team member feels valued, supported, and motivated to contribute to the community's ongoing success. Employees at Friendship Village enjoy numerous benefits, including opportunities for career growth, innovative work practices, and a dedication to quality service that sets the community apart from others in the industry.

The Cook position at Friendship Village involves a critical role within the Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. The ideal candidate for this role possesses a strong positive attitude toward customer service and demonstrates creativity in the kitchen while aligning their efforts with broader facility goals. This full-time role operates from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM and focuses on preparing a wide range of food items based on standardized recipes. Responsibilities include preparing soups, stocks, sautéed dishes, fried foods, and baked items, ensuring all meals meet the community's high standards for quality and nutrition. The Cook is responsible for effectively managing inventory and sourcing supplies from storage timely to ensure seamless meal production every day.

At Friendship Village, team members are offered benefits such as on-demand pay, generous paid time off (PTO), pet insurance, career advancement opportunities, and a 403b retirement plan with a 50% match up to 4%. The organization supports employee development with training programs focused on internal promotion and professional growth, enhancing job satisfaction and stability. By joining the Friendship Village team, the Cook will contribute not only to nourishing residents but also to supporting the mission of providing outstanding care and service in a faith-based, inclusive environment. This opportunity offers a stable and rewarding career path for culinary professionals passionate about senior care and community engagement.