Dietary Aide/Cook

Bay Harbor Memory Care and Assisted Living of DeForest; Town of Forest (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bay Harbor Memory Care and Assisted Living of DeForest is seeking a Dietary Aide/Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents and support daily kitchen operations.

This full-time role runs 12:00pm–7:00pm, Sunday–Thursday with holiday rotation; offers competitive hourly pay of $18–$20 and comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, life insurance, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least one year of cooking or culinary experience.
• ServSafe certificate preferred, but not required.
• Experience in senior living or restaurant settings preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure proper food safety, handling, and sanitation practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and work environment.
• Follow residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Assist with meal service and kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Meal preparation

Team collaboration

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Dietary Aide/Cook | Senior Living
$18 - $20/hour | Full-Time
Bay Harbor of DeForest | DeForest, WI
Start a Rewarding Career as a Dietary Aide/Cook at Bay Harbor of DeForest!

At Bay Harbor, you’ll do more than prepare meals—you’ll help create comfort, connection, and joy for our residents every day. Join a team where your work truly makes a difference.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a Difference:Play an important role in residents’ daily lives by preparing nutritious, delicious meals in a warm, welcoming environment
• Competitive Pay: $18 - $20/hour, based on experience
• Schedule: Full Time | 12:00pm - 7:00pm| Sunday - Thursday | Holidayrotation required
• Supportive Team:Join a team that values respect, teamwork, and reliability

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and dietary guidelines
• Ensure proper food safety, handling, and sanitation practices
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and work environment
• Follow residents’ dietary needs and preferences
• Assist with meal service and kitchen operations as needed

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• At least one year of cookingorculinary experience
• ServSafe certificate preferred, but not required
• Experience in senior living or restaurant settings preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Benefits Available to You

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.