Senior Living Cook: Meal Prep, Dining Support & Leadership

Jaybird Senior Living; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, & 

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d​m

On-demand pay

Career growth in a fast-growing family

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in a senior living community. You will prepare meals, keep kitchen and dining areas clean, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining for residents, visitors, and team members.

Responsibilities include following recipes, serving meals, maintaining safety standards, and supervising food requisitions when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience 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 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

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Follow recipes

Supervisory ability

Calm demeanor

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in a senior living community. You will prepare meals, keep kitchen and dining areas clean, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining for residents, visitors, and team members.

Responsibilities include following recipes, serving meals, maintaining safety standards, and supervising food requisitions when needed.