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Senior Living Kitchen Manager

Bickford Senior Living
Bickford Senior Living Salary
Gurnee, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2025
JOB OVERVIEW: Breadbasket Manager

Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as the Breadbasket Manager! The Breadbasket Manager supports all aspects of our restaurant-style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.” This includes ordering, meal preparation, presentation, and the meal service experience.

This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • 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, Voluntary Short-Term Disability,
  • Benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment! *full-time employees*
  • Benefits start on 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


"There is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregiving is just for some of us and not all. Yet, at our core, we are all made to love, connect, to extend ourselves in service to others. The question is… do we have the will to love, do what it takes, and risk ourselves in caring, even when the burden is great? In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver” - www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifest

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • Order food, following Bickford’s process, in a timely, cost-effective manner.
  • Ensure appropriate information is available to produce meals (i.e., production sheets, recipes, prep/pull sheets, week’s extension menus, week-at-a-glance menus).
  • Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations.
  • Serve food timely, at 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensure completion of the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
  • Ensure the kitchen and dining room meet regulatory requirements and Bickford’s expectations for cleanliness.
  • Coordinate with marketing and life enrichment leaders to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.


Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED; one-year related experience
  • Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
  • ServSafe, CPR and First Aid certifications required
  • A valid driver’s license and a driving record that is consistent with Bickford’s insurance carrier guidelines
  • 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


ABOUT BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING:

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our resident’s happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family. Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Although Bickford Senior Living has grown in size… we pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years.

www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our-story

At Bickford, you will…

Make a Difference Every Day

We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community

The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

#GoBickfordkitchen

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