Senior Living Kitchen Cook - Nutritious Meals, Flexible Hours

Primrose Retirement Communities; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Council Bluffs, IA is hiring a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents and guests. You will follow recipes, support menu development, and assist with inventory and ordering in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role requires prior kitchen experience, ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days), and a flexible, team-oriented attitude to work with staff and residents.

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

ServSafe certification

Flexible hours

Follow instruction

Team player

Education

ServSafe Certification (or able to obtain within 30 days)

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities in Council Bluffs, IA is hiring a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents and guests. You will follow recipes, support menu development, and assist with inventory and ordering in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role requires prior kitchen experience, ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days), and a flexible, team-oriented attitude to work with staff and residents.