Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Menus, Team Cooking

Primrose Retirement Communities; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Cook to provide residents and guests with a pleasant dining experience through the preparation and service of high quality, nutritious meals. The role follows recipes, maintains sanitation, and supports menu development.

Responsibilities include inventory assistance, cooking methods ranging from baking to sautéing, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. This is a full-time daytime role with opportunities to grow in a caring, resident-focused

Qualifications

• Must have previous kitchen experience.
• Sanitation Certification (ServSafe) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must be flexible and accommodating to residents and guests.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• 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, sautéing, and general short order cooking.

Skills

Team player

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Cook to provide residents and guests with a pleasant dining experience through the preparation and service of high quality, nutritious meals. The role follows recipes, maintains sanitation, and supports menu development.

Responsibilities include inventory assistance, cooking methods ranging from baking to sautéing, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. This is a full-time daytime role with opportunities to grow in a caring, resident-focused