Senior Living Cook & Kitchen Supervisor (Flexible Hours)

Jaybird Senior Living; New Bern (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d­e

Career growth in a fast-growing公司

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 guidelines, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

We value teamwork, attention to food safety, and the ability to work independently. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 2+ years in culinary or hospitality services.
• 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 supervisory tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to menu and recipe guidelines.
• Assist with serving meals in the dining room and maintain 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

Food safety practices

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Follow recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

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 guidelines, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

We value teamwork, attention to food safety, and the ability to work independently. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a fast-growing company.