Cook

Sunrise Senior Living; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus potential

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents, following standardized recipes and menus while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen and complying with dietary modifications.

You will record production quantities and temperatures, stock and rotate inventory, support dining services, and assist with dishwashing. This role offers benefits and opportunities that recognize your contributions to a positive resident experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or line cook in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to recipes and menus.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet standards.
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements.
• Record production quantities and temperatures.
• Stock, rotate, date, and store food per safety rules.
• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Team collaboration

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.

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 Coordinator

You help create an enjoyable dining experience while ensuring safety and compliance. Cook – Prepare Meals That Bring Residents Together Cook | Line Cook | Senior Living Dining

Pay Range:

19.65 - 24.65

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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