Cook

Sunrise Senior Living; Town of Smithtown (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

PTO

Sick time

Holiday pay

myFlexPay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Smithtown, NY is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare meals according to recipes, meet dietary needs, and keep a clean, safe kitchen. You will ensure quality, taste, and presentation meet Sunrise standards while following all safety guidelines.

As part of the team, you will record production quantities and temperatures, stock and rotate food, and support dining service and dishwashing as needed. The role offers a robust benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements.
• Record production quantities and food safety temperatures.
• Maintain clean kitchen, storage, and equipment areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals per recipes and menus.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet Sunrise standards.
• Follow safety regulations and sanitation guidelines.
• Stock and store food; rotate and date products.
• Support dining service and dishwashing as needed.
• Lead production in absence of Dining Services Coordinator.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary modifications

Food safety

Record keeping

Teamwork

Tools

Thermometers

Kitchen sanitation

Job description

## CookApply: Smithtown, NY - Sunrise of Smithtown: Part time: Posted Today: JR128107# **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***