Senior Living Cook — Daily Pay, Benefits & Growth

Bickford Senior Living; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Prescription savings plans

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

PTO

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining experience.

You will follow menus, ensure meals are plated and served on time, and maintain cleanliness and regulatory compliance in the kitchen and dining areas. The role involves interacting with residents to enhance their dining experience and coordinating with the Kitchen Manager for events.

Qualifications

• Shows a learner's mindset and willingness to learn new recipes and procedures.
• Able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication to coordinate with staff and residents.

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 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 for tours and events.

Skills

Learner mindset

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving & judgment

Job description

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining experience.

You will follow menus, ensure meals are plated and served on time, and maintain cleanliness and regulatory compliance in the kitchen and dining areas. The role involves interacting with residents to enhance their dining experience and coordinating with the Kitchen Manager for events.