Cook

Sunrise Senior Living; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and.

Tuition Reimbursement

myFlexPay

Bonus potential

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals that support residents’ health and enjoyment while upholding safety and cleanliness standards. You will follow standardized recipes, monitor temperatures, and accommodate dietary modifications to ensure a positive dining experience.

In this role, you’ll maintain a clean kitchen, assist with dishwashing and dining service, and contribute to quality control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and organized kitchen areas and equipment.
• 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.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation & safety

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality control

Tools

Food thermometer

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:

17.10 - 21.40

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.