Daily Pay Kitchen Cook for Senior Living Dining

Paycom - ATS; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 program. You will plate meals, maintain safety and cleanliness, and engage with residents during meals to enhance their dining experience.

Follow daily task guides and diet guidelines; ensure proper food storage and regulatory compliance. This on-site role offers full-time and part-time schedules with benefits eligibility based on status.

Qualifications

• Exhibits learner's mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked with appropriate refreshments.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.

Skills

learner's mindset

multitasking

written communication

organizational skills

judgment & problem solving

Job description

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining program. You will plate meals, maintain safety and cleanliness, and engage with residents during meals to enhance their dining experience.

Follow daily task guides and diet guidelines; ensure proper food storage and regulatory compliance. This on-site role offers full-time and part-time schedules with benefits eligibility based on status.