Senior Living Kitchen Lead — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Jaybirdseniorliving19; New Bern (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision 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 our culinary department in a senior living community. You will prepare meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, follows recipes precisely, and upholds food safety standards. You will work with a friendly team in a fast-paced environment and may assist in supervisory tasks as

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.
• 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

Culinary experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Recipe following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a reliable Cook to support our culinary department in a senior living community. You will prepare meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and assist the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in culinary or hospitality, follows recipes precisely, and upholds food safety standards. You will work with a friendly team in a fast-paced environment and may assist in supervisory tasks as