Senior Living Cook | Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

PTO & flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

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

We look for a high school diploma or GED; Culinary Arts degree is a plus, and 2+ years of experience in culinary or hospitality services.

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 and maintaining dining areas.
• Wash dishes, clean kitchen and dining spaces, and follow cleaning schedules.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety practices; use PPE as required.
• Supervise food requisitions, inventory, and food rotation when the Culinary Coordinator is absent.
• Assist 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

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Calm demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

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

We look for a high school diploma or GED; Culinary Arts degree is a plus, and 2+ years of experience in culinary or hospitality services.