Senior Living Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Hireology; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid PTO

Flexible hours

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dependable Cook to support our culinary team in a senior living community. The Cook will prepare meals, keep kitchens and dining areas clean, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in culinary or hospitality services, strong organizational and teamwork skills, and a calm, service-oriented approach to senior care.

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

Culinary skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Supervisory ability

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dependable Cook to support our culinary team in a senior living community. The Cook will prepare meals, keep kitchens and dining areas clean, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in culinary or hospitality services, strong organizational and teamwork skills, and a calm, service-oriented approach to senior care.