Senior Living Cook — Restaurant-Style Dining

Bickford Senior Living; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay available daily

401(k) with employer match

Prescription savings plans

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining experience. This full-time role offers benefits, daily pay options, and opportunities to work with a caring team dedicated to quality meals and compassionate service.

You will follow menus, ensure meals are served timely and plated correctly, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Exhibits learner's mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations.
• Serve food timely, at the correct temperatures, and appropriately plated.
• Ensure Bickford’s process is followed during meal service.
• Interact with residents in the Dining Room during meals to enhance their dining experience.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford’s dishwashing procedure.
• Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide.
• Utilize residents’ Meal Order Information form to follow/track all resident physician ordered diets, allergies, and preferences.
• Maintain food service records in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Store food in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Complete assigned tasks from the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room to meet regulatory requirements and Bickford’s expectations for cleanliness.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked with appropriate refreshments.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.

Skills

Learner mindset

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Judgment

Problem solving

Job description

Bickford Senior Living in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in our Bread Basket dining experience. This full-time role offers benefits, daily pay options, and opportunities to work with a caring team dedicated to quality meals and compassionate service.

You will follow menus, ensure meals are served timely and plated correctly, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and regulatory compliance.