Senior Living Cook with Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary department of a senior living community. The role involves preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (Culinary Arts degree preferred) and 2+ years of culinary or hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 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

Follow recipes accurately

Food safety standards

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Supervisory tasks

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 of a senior living community. The role involves preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (Culinary Arts degree preferred) and 2+ years of culinary or hospitality experience.