About the role#
As a Culinary Assistant at Jaybird Senior Living, you will support the kitchen, dining room, and dish room operations. You will work under the direction of the Culinary Coordinator to ensure a quality dining experience for residents while maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and set up the dining room for meals.
- Serve residents and transport food to other dining areas.
- Set and clear tables, wash dishes, and clean kitchen and dining spaces according to schedules.
- Maintain sanitation and hygiene practices, including the use of PPE, hair coverings, and hand protection.
- Report unsafe conditions and respond to alarms or emergency situations.
- Participate in staff meetings, bi-weekly in-services, and food service safety committees.
- Assist with scheduled activities and special events.
- Complete incident reports and work orders.
- Maintain confidentiality of residents and coworkers in accordance with HIPAA.
- Follow company policies and comply with state regulations for assisted living.
What you'll need#
- Must be a high school student aged 14 or older or hold a high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to comply with state employment regulations.
- Good communication, organizational, and listening skills.
- A calm, friendly demeanor with patience and flexibility.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Basic problem-solving skills and a willingness to accept supervision.
- Previous experience in elderly care or hospitality settings is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Bondurant, Iowa.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, hourly.
- Compensation: 16.00 per hour.
About Jaybird Senior Living
Jaybird Senior Living operates residential care facilities for seniors across the Midwest. The company started in 2004 and maintains its headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The organization functions as a privately held entity.
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