Cook

Sunrise At Orchard; California (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals that support residents’ health and enjoyment while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen environment.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, retirement savings, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and optional bonuses. The role requires following recipes, safety protocols, and coordinating with dining staff to create an enjoyable dining experience.

Qualifications

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Maintain food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements.
• Record production quantities and food safety temperatures.
• Stock, rotate, date, and store food per safety regulations.
• Maintain clean kitchen, storage and equipment areas.
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to recipes and menus.
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation.
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements.
• Record production quantities and temperatures.
• Stock, rotate and store food safely.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean and organized.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

Position Summary

As a Cook, you prepare high-quality meals that support residents’ health and enjoyment while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet Sunrise standards.
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements.
• Record production quantities and food safety temperatures.
• Stock, rotate, date, and store food per safety regulations.
• Maintain clean kitchen, storage, and equipment areas.
• Complete cleaning logs and equipment maintenance reports.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines.
• Support dishwashing and dining service as needed.
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator and help create an enjoyable dining experience while ensuring safety and compliance.

Pay Range

$18.50 – $23.25

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. Eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements.

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined?

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.