Cook

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare meals that bring residents together at our New Jersey site. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure quality and presentation, and comply with dietary modifications while maintaining safety standards.

As part of the team, you will log production data, rotate stock, and support dining services while upholding OSHA guidelines. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet Sunrise standards.
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.
• Support dishwashing and dining service as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines.

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.

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 Coordinator

You help create an enjoyable dining experience while ensuring safety and compliance.

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.

Cook – Prepare Meals That Bring Residents Together Cook | Line Cook | Senior Living Dining

Pay Range: 19.65 - 24.65

Benefits

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.

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

  At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.