Compassionate Senior Dining Cook

Bickford Senior Living; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Prescription savings plans

Pay available daily

Benefits start after 30 days

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living is hiring a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining experience. This on-site role emphasizes timely service, correct temperatures, and plate presentation while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The position offers a full suite of benefits (medical, dental, vision, voluntary products) for full-time employees, daily pay options, and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Exhibits "learner’s mindset".
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

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 physician ordered 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

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Judgment & problem solving

Job description

Bickford Senior Living is hiring a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining experience. This on-site role emphasizes timely service, correct temperatures, and plate presentation while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The position offers a full suite of benefits (medical, dental, vision, voluntary products) for full-time employees, daily pay options, and 401(k) with employer match.