Senior Living Kitchen Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Panora (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Panora, IA is seeking a reliable Cook (PT or FT) to support our culinary team in a senior living community. You will prepare meals, maintain kitchen and dining cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

We expect a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, and the ability to follow recipes while upholding food safety standards.

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

Teamwork

Food safety

Following recipes

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Panora, IA is seeking a reliable Cook (PT or FT) to support our culinary team in a senior living community. You will prepare meals, maintain kitchen and dining cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

We expect a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, and the ability to follow recipes while upholding food safety standards.