Cook

Primrose Retirement Communities; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities seeks a Cook to deliver pleasant dining experiences for residents and guests through quality meal preparation and service. The role involves following recipes, preparing nutritious options, and supporting inventory and menu planning in a collaborative kitchen team.

The position requires at least two years of kitchen experience, and sanitation certification (ServSafe) or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum kitchen experience.
• ServSafe sanitation certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Flexible with residents and guests.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare high quality, nutritious meals.
• Assist in menu development and daily prep lists.
• Assist Dining Director/Executive Chef with inventory and ordering.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workspace and clean equipment.
• Utilize various cooking methods including baking, frying, salads, sautéing, and short-order cooking.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Sanitation knowledge

Team player

Education

ServSafe certified or willingness to obtain

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS !

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Cook toberesponsible forproviding 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 (2 years minimum).
• 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.
• Able and willing to work weekend and holiday rotation.

Opportunities for full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed) hours.