Senior Living Cook - Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunities

Jaybird Senior Living; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to support the operation of our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook will prepare meals, maintain kitchen and dining cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and team members.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED (Culinary Arts degree preferred) and 2+ years of culinary/hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 2+ years of culinary/hospitality experience.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Calm, friendly demeanor; serving seniors.

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

Follow recipes accurately

Food safety standards

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent and supervisory tasks

Calm, friendly demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to support the operation of our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook will prepare meals, maintain kitchen and dining cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and team members.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED (Culinary Arts degree preferred) and 2+ years of culinary/hospitality experience.