Senior Living Cook: Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a reliable Cook to support our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, keeps kitchen and dining areas clean, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and team members.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 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

Food safety

Recipes following

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Supervisory assistance

Calm demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a reliable Cook to support our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, keeps kitchen and dining areas clean, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and team members.

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