Cook

Bickford Senior Living; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

Benefits start after 30 days

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Iowa City is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining service. Earn starting pay at $17 per hour with evening shifts available and daily pay options.

Full-time staff receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products. Responsibilities include preparing meals, serving residents, maintaining records, and coordinating with the Kitchen Manager for events.

Qualifications

• Exhibits a learner’s mindset and can adapt to changes in tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes and expectations.
• Serve food timely, at correct temperatures and plated.
• Ensure the Kitchen Daily Task Guide is followed.
• Interact with residents to enhance dining experience.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans per kitchen procedures.
• Maintain records per regulatory requirements and policies.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager for tours and events.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and compliant.

Skills

Learner mindset

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Org. & time management

Decision making

Job description

Starting at $17

• Evening Shifts Available!

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.”

This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 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, Voluntary Short-Term Disability,
• Benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment! *full-time employees*
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 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 & Qualifications

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.

ABOUT BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING:

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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