Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.65 - $24.60
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
disability
retirement savings plan
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Sunrise Senior Living is a nationwide leader in senior living communities committed to providing superior care, comfort, and quality of life to residents. Established with a mission to empower seniors to enjoy longer, healthier, and happier lives, Sunrise Senior Living has consistently been recognized as a Great Place to Work®, receiving this distinguished certification for the ninth time due to its outstanding workplace culture and dedication to employee satisfaction. This recognition highlights the organization’s commitment to fostering an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally.
As a residential services provider specializing in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers various living arrangements that cater to the unique needs of older adults, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. The company emphasizes a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate approach to care where each individual's dignity and wellbeing are prioritized. Working at Sunrise means becoming part of a team that values meaningful connections and prioritizes the sacred value of human life, encouraging employees to bring their unique skills and passions to serve others in a rewarding and fulfilling career.
The Cook position at Sunrise Senior Living plays a vital role in ensuring that residents receive nutritious, delicious, and safely prepared meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences. This role requires a dedication to maintaining the highest standards in food quality, hygiene, and safety. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals timely and correctly according to established recipes and menus. The position also involves managing food production effectively when the Dining Services Coordinator is absent, showcasing the need for leadership and organizational skills.
This is a hands-on role that demands attention to detail, the ability to follow food safety regulations strictly, and an ongoing commitment to cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen equipment. The Cook will be involved in various kitchen and dining services tasks, such as food preparation, inventory management, dishwashing, janitorial duties, and supporting dining service operations. Collaboration is essential, as the Cook works closely with the dining team and other community staff to create a positive environment that enhances the dining experience while upholding Sunrise’s core values and principles of service.
Sunrise Senior Living values team members who demonstrate strong communication skills, effective time management, good judgment, and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. These competencies are essential for success in this role, ensuring that the dining services contribute to the overall happiness and wellbeing of residents. Safety compliance is also critical, involving the use of personal protective equipment, adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, and prompt reporting of any equipment issues.
In return for their dedication and skills, team members at Sunrise enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and innovative pay options like myFlexPay, which allows employees to access earned wages shortly after shifts. Sunrise also offers discretionary bonuses based on performance and plan eligibility, enhancing total compensation.
Choosing to work as a Cook at Sunrise Senior Living means joining a compassionate, dedicated team focused on positively impacting the lives of seniors every day while advancing your culinary skills in a supportive and enriching environment. This position requires relevant experience and certifications like CPR, First Aid, ServSafe Manager, and a Health Department Food Handler card, underscoring the importance of professionalism and safety in the role. If you are passionate about cooking, serving others, and making a meaningful difference, Sunrise Senior Living offers a workplace where your talents and commitment will shine and help brighten the future for residents and the community.
As a residential services provider specializing in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers various living arrangements that cater to the unique needs of older adults, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. The company emphasizes a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate approach to care where each individual's dignity and wellbeing are prioritized. Working at Sunrise means becoming part of a team that values meaningful connections and prioritizes the sacred value of human life, encouraging employees to bring their unique skills and passions to serve others in a rewarding and fulfilling career.
The Cook position at Sunrise Senior Living plays a vital role in ensuring that residents receive nutritious, delicious, and safely prepared meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences. This role requires a dedication to maintaining the highest standards in food quality, hygiene, and safety. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals timely and correctly according to established recipes and menus. The position also involves managing food production effectively when the Dining Services Coordinator is absent, showcasing the need for leadership and organizational skills.
This is a hands-on role that demands attention to detail, the ability to follow food safety regulations strictly, and an ongoing commitment to cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen equipment. The Cook will be involved in various kitchen and dining services tasks, such as food preparation, inventory management, dishwashing, janitorial duties, and supporting dining service operations. Collaboration is essential, as the Cook works closely with the dining team and other community staff to create a positive environment that enhances the dining experience while upholding Sunrise’s core values and principles of service.
Sunrise Senior Living values team members who demonstrate strong communication skills, effective time management, good judgment, and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. These competencies are essential for success in this role, ensuring that the dining services contribute to the overall happiness and wellbeing of residents. Safety compliance is also critical, involving the use of personal protective equipment, adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, and prompt reporting of any equipment issues.
In return for their dedication and skills, team members at Sunrise enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and innovative pay options like myFlexPay, which allows employees to access earned wages shortly after shifts. Sunrise also offers discretionary bonuses based on performance and plan eligibility, enhancing total compensation.
Choosing to work as a Cook at Sunrise Senior Living means joining a compassionate, dedicated team focused on positively impacting the lives of seniors every day while advancing your culinary skills in a supportive and enriching environment. This position requires relevant experience and certifications like CPR, First Aid, ServSafe Manager, and a Health Department Food Handler card, underscoring the importance of professionalism and safety in the role. If you are passionate about cooking, serving others, and making a meaningful difference, Sunrise Senior Living offers a workplace where your talents and commitment will shine and help brighten the future for residents and the community.
Job Requirements
- One year job related experience including food preparation in a restaurant, hotel, or other similar environment
- High School Diploma/GED
- Maintain current CPR certificate and first aid certificate
- Maintain ServSafe® Manager certificate
- Maintain local health department food handler card
- Ability to follow food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to comply with occupational health and safety requirements including PPE, fire extinguishers, SDS, and Lockout Tagout procedures
- Ability to perform physical tasks required by the role including dishwashing and light janitorial duties
- Willingness to attend regular meetings and training sessions
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Job Qualifications
- One year job related experience including food preparation in a restaurant, hotel, or other similar environment
- High School Diploma/GED
- Maintain current CPR certificate and first aid certificate
- Maintain ServSafe® Manager certificate
- Maintain local health department food handler card
- Prior culinary apprenticeship or training is a plus
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Written and verbal communication skills for effective communication
- Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Commitment to team goals and service principles
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Job Duties
- Ensure high standards for food taste and quality are upheld at all times
- Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established standardized recipes and menus
- Utilize production sheets to accurately record food production quantities and cooking, holding, and cooling temperatures
- Prepare required dietary modifications as ordered
- Use Sunrise systems per guidelines for order taking and meal delivery to ensure accuracy
- Stock, rotate, date, and store product according to food safety standards and regulations
- Maintain clean and organized kitchen, storage, and work areas
- Complete assigned cleaning duties and ensures accuracy of daily and weekly cleaning logs
- Maintain accurate equipment logs and report any issues promptly
- Maintain all cooking equipment in a safe and working order and report any issues promptly
- Comply with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and Risk Management programs and policies, adhere to safety rules and regulations, and practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures
- Perform dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware
- Operate dish machine(s) according to manufacturer instructions
- Perform light janitorial duties, including but not limited to sweeping work areas, sanitizing production areas, and emptying trash
- Clean assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods, and ventilation screens
- Assist with service in the dining areas as needed
- Participate and commit to working toward team goals
- Demonstrate our Team Member Credo in daily interactions
- Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service
- Contribute to the overall engagement programs for both residents and team members
- Attend regular meetings
- Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Dining Services Coordinator (DSC)
- Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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