Prep Cook — Senior Living Kitchen | Daily Pay

Bickford Senior Living; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pay available daily

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a Prep Cook to support the culinary team in our Bread Basket dining experience, preparing meals and serving residents with care. You will follow menus, ensure timely service, and maintain clean, compliant kitchen and dining areas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to dietary needs, and daily tasks from cooking to dishwashing, with opportunities for growth and contributing to a warm resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Exhibits learner’s mindset and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time-management abilities demonstrated.
• Good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

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 diets, allergies, and preferences.
• Maintain food service records and store food per regulations and policies.
• Complete assigned tasks from the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness to meet regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked with appropriate refreshments.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager for tours and events.

Skills

Learner mindset

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Judgment & problem-solving

Job description

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a Prep Cook to support the culinary team in our Bread Basket dining experience, preparing meals and serving residents with care. You will follow menus, ensure timely service, and maintain clean, compliant kitchen and dining areas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to dietary needs, and daily tasks from cooking to dishwashing, with opportunities for growth and contributing to a warm resident-focused environment.