Senior Living Cook — Daily Pay & Growth

Bickford Senior Living; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Midland, MI is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in a restaurant-style Bread Basket dining experience. You will work in a team-focused kitchen, following menus, timelines, and dietary specifications to deliver quality meals with compassion.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and resident interaction. You will assist with dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, and maintaining records while coordinating with the team for tours and

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while coordinating with team.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations.
• Serve food timely, at correct temperatures, and appropriately plated.
• Interact with residents in the Dining Room during meals to enhance dining experience.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans following dishwashing procedures.
• Follow Kitchen Daily Task Guide.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area to meet cleanliness and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to provide food/refreshments for tours and events.

Skills

Learner's mindset

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Organizational & time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Job description

Bickford Senior Living in Midland, MI is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in a restaurant-style Bread Basket dining experience. You will work in a team-focused kitchen, following menus, timelines, and dietary specifications to deliver quality meals with compassion.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and resident interaction. You will assist with dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, and maintaining records while coordinating with the team for tours and