Senior Living Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a reliable Cook to join our culinary team in our Dubuque community. You will prepare meals according to recipes, assist with dining service, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas to support residents and staff.

We value teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and a calm, friendly demeanor to serve seniors. This role offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment within a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in culinary or hospitality services.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain food safety standards.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Calm, friendly demeanor and commitment to serving seniors.
• Ability to work independently and assist in supervisory tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to menu and recipe guidelines.
• Assist with serving meals in the dining room and maintaining dining areas.
• Wash dishes, clean kitchen and dining spaces, and follow cleaning schedules.
• Maintain proper sanitation and food safety practices; use PPE as required.
• Supervise food requisitions, inventory, and food rotation when the Culinary Coordinator is absent.
• Assist and oversee Culinary/Resident Assistants in food preparation and dining tasks.
• Report unsafe conditions, complete work orders, and respond to alarms or emergency situations.
• Participate in staff in-services, meetings, and safety committees.
• Uphold confidentiality of residents and coworkers; complete incident reports as needed.

Skills

2+ years experience

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Supervisory tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a reliable Cook to join our culinary team in our Dubuque community. You will prepare meals according to recipes, assist with dining service, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas to support residents and staff.

We value teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and a calm, friendly demeanor to serve seniors. This role offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment within a fast-growing company.