Cook

Job Overview

Starting at $16

Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Cook! The Cook supports the Kitchen Manager and prepares food to serve our residents in our restaurant-style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.”

• Full‑time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products)
• Part‑time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life and Voluntary Short‑Term Disability
• Benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Prescription savings plans
• All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily

• Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations.
• Serve food timely, at the correct temperatures, and appropriately plated.
• Ensure Bickford’s process is followed during meal service.
• Interact with residents in the Dining Room during meals to enhance their dining experience.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford’s dishwashing procedure.
• Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide.
• Utilize residents’ Meal Order Information form to track all resident physician‑ordered diets, allergies, and preferences.
• Maintain food service records in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Store food in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Complete assigned tasks from the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room to meet regulatory requirements and Bickford’s expectations for cleanliness.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked with appropriate refreshments.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.

• Exhibits a learner’s mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers dedicated to enriching our residents’ happiness. Since 1991, we have grown to over 50 locations across seven states, maintaining a family environment that supports both residents and employees. For more information, visit our story.

“There is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver.… In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver.” – Bickford Senior Living Manifesto

• Make a difference every day.
• Be part of a uniquely supportive community.
• Ignite your potential with leadership development programs and career growth opportunities.