Cook

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Cook to provide residents and guests with a pleasant dining experience through efficient and sanitary preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals.

The role follows recipes, assists with menu planning and daily prep, and supports inventory and ordering while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. Shifts are days and full-time hours are available, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in a food service setting.
• Ability to follow written and spoken instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Flexibility to work days and accommodate residents.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Assists in developing menus and daily prep lists.
• Supports inventory and ordering with the Dining Director/Executive Chef.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary kitchen and handles dishes.
• Uses various cooking methods including baking, frying, sauteing, and short-order cooking.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Following instructions

Flexibility

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Cook to be responsible for providing residents and guests with a pleasant dining experience through the efficient and sanitary preparation and service of high quality, nutritious meals.

More about the position responsibilities:

• Follows written recipes and prepares high quality, delicious, and nutritious menu options.

• Assists in developing menus and special meals, following a daily prep list.

• Helps the Dining Director/Executive Chef with inventory and ordering.

• Maintains a clean and sanitary working environment, including cleaning equipment and timely attention to dirty dishes.

• Assists with various cooking methods including but not limited to; baking, frying, cold salad prep, sauteing, and general short order cooking.

What we’re looking for:

• Must have previous kitchen experience.

• Sanitation Certified (ServSafe) or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

• Must be flexible and accommodating to residents and guests.

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Must have a solid work ethic, positive attitude, and be a good team player.

Opportunities for full-time hours.

Available shifts: days.