Cook - Senior Living Dining Services | Daily Pay

Paycom - ATS; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining experience. You will follow menus, ensure timely service, and maintain kitchen cleanliness while engaging with residents and team members.

Responsibilities include meal prep, proper food storage, dishwashing, and adherence to regulatory requirements. This full-time role offers daily pay options and a pathway to contribute to compassionate senior care.

Qualifications

• Exhibits a learner mindset and the ability to adapt to changing menus and resident needs.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication with residents and teammates.

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 to track diets, allergies, and preferences.
• Maintain food service records per regulatory requirements.
• Store food following regulatory requirements and policies.
• Complete tasks from the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness to meet regulatory expectations.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked appropriately.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to provide food/refreshments for tours and events.

Skills

Learner mindset

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Judgment

Job description

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining experience. You will follow menus, ensure timely service, and maintain kitchen cleanliness while engaging with residents and team members.

Responsibilities include meal prep, proper food storage, dishwashing, and adherence to regulatory requirements. This full-time role offers daily pay options and a pathway to contribute to compassionate senior care.