Restaurant Cook

Job Description

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.