Cook

Bickford Senior Living; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Anamosa, IA invites a Cook to join our dynamic dining team and support the Kitchen Manager. You will prepare meals for residents in a restaurant-style setting called the “Bread Basket” and ensure meals are served timely and plated correctly.

We offer full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision, voluntary products) and daily pay; part-timers have voluntary life and short-term disability options. Join a caregiver-focused community committed to enriching lives.

Qualifications

• Learner's mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

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.

Job description

Starting at $17

Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Cook! The Cook supports the Kitchen Manager and prepares food to serve our residents in our restaurant-style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.”

Benefits & Compensation

• Full‑time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products)
• Part‑time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life and Voluntary Short‑Term Disability
• Benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment (full‑time employees)
• Prescription savings plans
• All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily

There is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregiving is just for some of us and not all. Yet, at our core, we are all made to love, connect, to extend ourselves in service to others. The question is… do we have the will to love, do what it takes, and risk ourselves in caring, even when the burden is great? In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver – www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifesto

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.

Qualifications

• Exhibits “learner’s mindset.”
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our resident’s happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family. Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Although Bickford Senior Living has grown in size… we pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years.

www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our-story

At Bickford, you will…

Make a Difference Every Day

We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high‑quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community

The care‑focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

Ignite Your Potential

We believe potential has no limits. We offer best‑in‑class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.

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