Cook

Sunrise Senior Living; East Meadow (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement savings

PTO & holidays

myFlexPay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is hiring a Cook in East Meadow, NY. You will prepare meals that meet standardized recipes and menus while ensuring high quality, taste, and presentation. Follow dietary modifications, record production quantities, and maintain safe food temperatures.

Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with safety guidelines, OSHA standards, and proper storage procedures. Join a team dedicated to nourishing residents with care.

Qualifications

• Prepare meals per 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to recipes and menus.
• Ensure quality, taste, and presentation meet Sunrise standards.
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements.
• Record production quantities and food safety temperatures.
• Maintain clean kitchen, storage, and equipment areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Menu adherence

Team collaboration

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook# Careers## CookApply: East Meadow, NY - Sunrise of East Meadow: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR126771# **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.**As a Cook, you prepare high-quality meals that support residents’ health and enjoyment while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment.What You’ll Do:• 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 CoordinatorYou help create an enjoyable dining experience while ensuring safety and compliance.Cook – Prepare Meals That Bring Residents TogetherCook | Line Cook | Senior Living Dining # **Pay Range:**18.50 - 23.25*Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined?* As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:* 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. The 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# ***Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work***