Senior Living Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Jaybird Senior Living; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportuni

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in the United States is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in our senior living community. You will prepare meals according to menus, maintain dining room cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to deliver quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED (Culinary Arts degree preferred) and 2+ years in culinary or hospitality services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in culinary or hospitality services.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain food safety standards.

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

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Food safety awareness

Follow recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in the United States is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in our senior living community. You will prepare meals according to menus, maintain dining room cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to deliver quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED (Culinary Arts degree preferred) and 2+ years in culinary or hospitality services.