Cook

Responsibilities

• 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 follow/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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Full-time (30+ hours per week)

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Prescription savings plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily
• Eligible for PTO

Part-time (29 or fewer hours per week)

• Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Prescription savings plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily
• Eligible for PTO

PRN

• 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily
• Eligible for PTO

About Bickford Senior Living

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers dedicated to enriching residents' happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family, Mary Bickford (the matriarch) was the first resident and namesake. That location started a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Bickford prides itself on the family environment that is the foundation on which it has served thousands of residents and employees.

At Bickford, you will:

• Make a Difference Every Day — passionate about the mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, delivering high-quality care with a personal touch.
• Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community — the care-focused environment extends to team members with programs, rewards, and benefits.
• Ignite Your Potential — offering best-in-class leadership development programs to help team members achieve their career goals.