Senior Living Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunities

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a reliable Cook to support our culinary team in a senior living community. You will prepare meals according to menu and recipe guidelines, maintain kitchen and dining areas, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

We value individuals with strong organizational and teamwork skills, a calm, friendly demeanor, and the ability to work independently and supervise when needed.

Qualifications

• 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

Recipe adherence

Food safety

Organization

Teamwork

Supervisory tasks

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a reliable Cook to support our culinary team in a senior living community. You will prepare meals according to menu and recipe guidelines, maintain kitchen and dining areas, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

We value individuals with strong organizational and teamwork skills, a calm, friendly demeanor, and the ability to work independently and supervise when needed.