Cook - Senior Living Kitchen with Daily Pay & Benefits

Bickford Senior Living; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Ames, IA is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for our residents in our restaurant-style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.”

The role offers full-time employment with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and daily pay options. Starting wage is $16.50 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to a caring, community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food service preferred.
• Ability to follow menus and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and organization.

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 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.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.

Skills

Learner mindset

Multitasking

Written/Verbal comms

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Bickford Senior Living in Ames, IA is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for our residents in our restaurant-style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.”

The role offers full-time employment with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and daily pay options. Starting wage is $16.50 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to a caring, community-focused team.