Senior Living Cook: Home-Style Meals & Care

Jaybird Senior Living; Robins (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Better Living is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, home-style meals for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The ideal candidate has genuine cooking experience and understands batch cooking, dietary needs, safe handling, and mealtime importance in a senior living setting.

Responsibilities include planning and executing meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and collaborating with dining services. Applicants must pass background checks and meet state requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant settings (beyond fast food).
• Ability to prepare meals for groups and follow standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation and kitchen operations.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner according to the community menu.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and dietary requirements (low-sodium, texture-modified, diabetic-friendly, etc.).
• Ensuring meals are flavorful, visually appealing, and resident-centered.
• Coordinate meal timing to ensure smooth service.
• Set up, operate, and clean kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and food storage areas.
• Label, date, and store food properly according to state and company standards.
• Assist with inventory, stock rotation, and communicating supply needs.
• Interact with residents in a friendly, respectful manner.
• Support dietary aides and collaborate with the Dining Services team.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Batch cooking

Time management

Teamwork

Resident-focused

Sanitation

Background checks

Job description

Better Living is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, home-style meals for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The ideal candidate has genuine cooking experience and understands batch cooking, dietary needs, safe handling, and mealtime importance in a senior living setting.

Responsibilities include planning and executing meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and collaborating with dining services. Applicants must pass background checks and meet state requirements.