Cook Manager

Bickford Senior Living; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Omaha, NE seeks a Breadbasket Manager to oversee the Bread Basket dining program, including ordering, meal prep, presentation, and service. You will ensure smooth service and resident satisfaction in a caregiving-focused environment.

The role emphasizes multi-tasking, adherence to standards, and collaboration with dining and activities teams to deliver high-quality meals daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 1 year related experience.
• ServSafe, CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Order food using Bickford’s process in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Prepare meals following menus and expectations.
• Serve food timely and correctly plated.
• Ensure kitchen and dining room meet regulatory standards and cleanliness.
• Interact with residents to enhance dining experiences.
• Coordinate with marketing and life enrichment for events.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certifications

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

*Starting at $21Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as the Breadbasket Manager! The Breadbasket Manager supports all aspects of our restaurant-style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.” This includes ordering, meal preparation, presentation, and the meal service experience.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 employmentPrescription savings plansAll employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer matchPay available dailyThere 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-manifestABOUT 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-storyAt Bickford, you will…Make a Difference Every DayWe 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 CommunityThe care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.Responsibilities:Occasional mandatory travel required for training and development purposes.Order food, following Bickford’s process, in a timely, cost-effective manner.Ensure appropriate information is available to produce meals (i.e., production sheets, recipes, prep/pull sheets, week’s extension menus, week-at-a-glance menus).Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations.Serve food timely, at 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.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.Ensure completion of the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.Ensure the kitchen and dining room meet regulatory requirements and Bickford’s expectations for cleanliness.Coordinate with marketing and life enrichment leaders to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED; one-year related experienceWilling to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.ServSafe, CPR and First Aid certifications requiredA valid driver’s license and a driving record that is consistent with Bickford’s insurance carrier guidelinesAbility to handle multiple prioritiesPossess written and verbal skills for effective communicationCompetent in organizational and time management skillsDemonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills