Compassionate Kitchen Cook for Senior Living

Bickford Senior Living; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Voluntary life and disability options

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Marion, IA is hiring a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining program. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunity for daily pay options, with a starting wage of $17 per hour.

You will serve meals promptly, follow menus and dining standards, interact with residents, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and regulatory compliance as part of a collaborative culinary team.

Qualifications

• Exhibits a learner’s mindset.
• Able to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven organizational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations.
• Serve food timely, at the correct temperatures, and appropriately plated.
• Ensure Bickford’s process is followed during meal service.
• Interact with residents in the Dining Room during meals to enhance their dining experience.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford’s dishwashing procedure.
• Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide.
• Utilize residents’ Meal Order Information form to follow/track all resident diets, allergies, and preferences.
• Maintain food service records in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Store food in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Complete assigned tasks from the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room to meet regulatory requirements and Bickford’s expectations for cleanliness.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked with appropriate refreshments.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.

Skills

Learner mindset

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Judgment

Problem-solving

Job description

Bickford Senior Living in Marion, IA is hiring a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining program. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunity for daily pay options, with a starting wage of $17 per hour.

You will serve meals promptly, follow menus and dining standards, interact with residents, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and regulatory compliance as part of a collaborative culinary team.