Senior Living Cook - Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

PTO and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d­e

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary team at our Minnesota senior living community. You will prepare meals, keep kitchens clean, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining for residents and staff.

The role requires 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to follow recipes while maintaining strict food safety standards. A Culinary Arts degree is preferred, with room to grow in supervisory tasks.

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

Teamwork

Recipe following

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Supervisory ability

Calm demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary team at our Minnesota senior living community. You will prepare meals, keep kitchens clean, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining for residents and staff.

The role requires 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to follow recipes while maintaining strict food safety standards. A Culinary Arts degree is preferred, with room to grow in supervisory tasks.