Culinary Assistant - Flexible Hours in Senior Living Dining

Jaybird Senior Living; Bondurant (IA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the kitchen, dining room, and related areas under the Culinary Coordinator. The role focuses on high-quality dining for residents while maintaining cleanliness, safety, and compliance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work in a regulated care environment. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational and listening skills.
• Calm, friendly demeanor with patience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to accept supervision and basic problem-solving.
• Preferred experience in elderly care or hospitality settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up the dining room for meals and serve residents.
• Set and clear tables; wash dishes and maintain dining spaces.
• Uphold sanitation and hygiene practices; use PPE.
• Report unsafe conditions and respond to alarms or emergencies.
• Attend staff meetings and safety committees; assist with events.
• Complete incident reports and safeguard resident confidentiality.
• Follow Policies, Procedures and applicable state regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Listening

Calm demeanor

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school student (14+)

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the kitchen, dining room, and related areas under the Culinary Coordinator. The role focuses on high-quality dining for residents while maintaining cleanliness, safety, and compliance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work in a regulated care environment. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered in a fast-growing company.