Senior Living Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunity

Jaybird Senior Living; Kasson (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

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

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (Culinary Arts preferred), 2+ years of experience, and strong teamwork and organizational skills. This position is on-site with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Follow recipes accurately to ensure consistent meals.
• Maintain strict food safety practices and sanitation.
• Collaborate with team to deliver quality dining experiences.
• Demonstrate organizational and problem-solving skills in a kitchen.
• Work independently and assist with 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

Follow recipes

Food safety

Teamwork

Supervisory tasks

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. You will prepare meals, maintain dining cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (Culinary Arts preferred), 2+ years of experience, and strong teamwork and organizational skills. This position is on-site with competitive pay and benefits.