Senior Living Dining Cook

Bickford Senior Living; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

PTO

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Bloomington, IL, is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in a restaurant-style dining setting, the Bread Basket. The role emphasizes serving food on time, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with the dining team.

This full- and part-time friendly environment provides benefits, daily pay options, and growth opportunities within a caregiver-focused company.

Qualifications

• Exhibits a 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 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

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization & time management

Judgment & problem solving

Job description

Bickford Senior Living in Bloomington, IL, is seeking a Cook to support the Kitchen Manager and prepare meals for residents in a restaurant-style dining setting, the Bread Basket. The role emphasizes serving food on time, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with the dining team.

This full- and part-time friendly environment provides benefits, daily pay options, and growth opportunities within a caregiver-focused company.