Culinary Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO and flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support dining room, kitchen and dish areas under the Culinary Coordinator. The role emphasizes high-quality dining for residents, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance.

The position targets a high school student (14+) with good communication and teamwork skills. Competitive pay with benefits and opportunities for growth are highlighted in the job description.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication, organizational and listening skills.
• Calm, friendly demeanor with patience and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up the dining room for meals and serve residents.
• Transport food to other dining areas and maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining spaces.
• Uphold sanitation, hygiene, PPE use and regulatory compliance.
• Report safety issues and respond to alarms or emergencies.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in safety committees.
• Assist with activities and events as requested.
• Complete incident reports and protect resident confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Teamwork

Calm, friendly demeanor

Problem-solving

Education

High school student 14+ (preferred)

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support dining room, kitchen and dish areas under the Culinary Coordinator. The role emphasizes high-quality dining for residents, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance.

The position targets a high school student (14+) with good communication and teamwork skills. Competitive pay with benefits and opportunities for growth are highlighted in the job description.