Senior Living Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Sunshine Community Gardens; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportuni

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d\-

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Colorado is seeking a reliable Cook to support our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook will prepare meals, keep kitchen and dining areas clean and safe, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, and the ability to follow recipes and maintain food safety.

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.

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

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Colorado is seeking a reliable Cook to support our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook will prepare meals, keep kitchen and dining areas clean and safe, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, and the ability to follow recipes and maintain food safety.