Cook

Manning Senior Living•Manning, IA

21d

About The Position

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to support the culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals and helps maintain clean kitchens and dining areas, supporting high-quality dining experiences for residents, visitors, and team members. The role also assists the Culinary Coordinator and may supervise or assist Culinary/Resident Assistants with food preparation and dining tasks. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of culinary or hospitality services experience; a Culinary Arts degree is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 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 with supervisory tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts degree.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to menu and recipe guidelines.
Assist with serving meals in the dining room and maintaining dining areas.
Wash dishes and clean kitchen and dining spaces according to cleaning schedules.
Follow sanitation and food safety practices and use required personal protective equipment.
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.
Protect the confidentiality of residents and coworkers and complete incident reports as needed.