Senior Living Kitchen Supervisor & Cook

Jaybird Senior Living; Pocahontas (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO and flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth in fast-growing company

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Pocahontas, IA seeks a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining cleanliness, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and team members.

You will follow recipes, ensure food safety, and collaborate with the team to deliver excellent service in a compassionate environment for seniors.

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.

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

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Calm, friendly demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Pocahontas, IA seeks a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining cleanliness, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and team members.

You will follow recipes, ensure food safety, and collaborate with the team to deliver excellent service in a compassionate environment for seniors.