Senior Living Cook | Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird-Senior-Living; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportunt

Health, dental, vision, disability, &.

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d​(

Career growth in a fast-growing com

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.

The role emphasizes adherence to recipes, sanitation, safety, and teamwork in a compassionate environment serving seniors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 2+ years of culinary or hospitality experience.
• 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 experience

Food safety expertise

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

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.

The role emphasizes adherence to recipes, sanitation, safety, and teamwork in a compassionate environment serving seniors.