Senior Living Cook - PT/FT with Benefits & Growth

The Lakeside Village; Panora (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportuni

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on-dem

Career growth in a fast-growing compa

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Panora, IA is seeking a reliable Cook (PT or FT) to support its culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and team members.

Responsibilities include following recipes, serving meals, sanitation, supervising food requisitions when coordinator is absent, and collaborating with Culinary/Resident Assistants.

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.

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

2+ years experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Panora, IA is seeking a reliable Cook (PT or FT) to support its culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and team members.

Responsibilities include following recipes, serving meals, sanitation, supervising food requisitions when coordinator is absent, and collaborating with Culinary/Resident Assistants.