Senior Living Cook - Nutritious Meals & Team-Oriented Care

Primrose Retirement Communities; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical Insurance Plans

Dental Insurance Plans

Vision Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Sedalia, MO, is seeking a Cook to provide residents and guests with a pleasant dining experience through efficient and sanitary preparation of high‑quality, nutritious meals. You will follow recipes, help develop menus, and assist with inventory and cooking methods while maintaining a clean kitchen.

The ideal candidate has prior kitchen experience, sanitation certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days), flexibility with residents/guests, and a positive,

Qualifications

• Must have previous kitchen experience.
• Sanitation Certification (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.

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.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Sanitation certification

Food safety

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities in Sedalia, MO, is seeking a Cook to provide residents and guests with a pleasant dining experience through efficient and sanitary preparation of high‑quality, nutritious meals. You will follow recipes, help develop menus, and assist with inventory and cooking methods while maintaining a clean kitchen.

The ideal candidate has prior kitchen experience, sanitation certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days), flexibility with residents/guests, and a positive,