Full Time Lead Chef - 8 hr. Day Shift

St. Louis, MO Full-time $23.00-$26.00/hour
Mother of Good Counsel Home is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Mother of Good Counsel Home is looking for a Lead Chef to join our team.

We are a skilled nursing facility, providing quality care for our residents in the spirit of Christ’s Merciful Love.

Mother of Good Counsel Home is a faith-based, mission-driven long-term care facility focused on providing compassionate care and  a sense of dignity to every resident. With a scratch kitchen model, we take pride in serving high-quality, home-style meals made with care.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, experienced, and passionate Lead Chef to elevate our kitchen operations. This role offers the opportunity to provide daily leadership, support a team of cooks, and ensure meals are executed with excellence. You will work closely with our Food Services Manager, but your primary focus will be hands-on kitchen leadership and quality control during prep and service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily food prep and cooking in accordance with planned menus and dietary needs
  • Serve as point person on the line, ensuring quality, portion control, and timeliness
  • Mentor and support other cooks during service
  • Train new kitchen staff on procedures and expectations
  • Assist in inventory rotation, minimizing food waste
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
  • Support special events and modified meals as needed

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in a professional or institutional kitchen
  • Proven skill in cooking from scratch in volume settings
  • ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, mission-aligned attitude
  • Reliable, flexible, and respectful in working with older adults and team members

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
  • Lift, carry, or push items over 50 lbs.
  • Work in a warm kitchen environment for extended periods

Job Type:  Full-Time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 3+ years exeprience in a professional or institutional kitchen

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift 
  • 5:30am-2pm

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday availability
  • Every other weekend
  • Some holidays required

Work Location: In person

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