Senior Living Kitchen Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Maquoketa (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in our senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, and strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; culinary 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.

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

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in our senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, and strong organizational and teamwork skills.