Senior Living Cook & Kitchen Lead

Sunrise Senior Living; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

EAP/Discount program

PTO and holidays

myFlexPay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Denver is seeking a Cook to prepare meals that support residents' health and enjoyment while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen environment. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure quality, and manage dietary modifications in a high-quality dining program.

The role includes record-keeping for production and safety, stocking and sanitation duties, and occasional leadership in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Qualifications

• No specific education requirements stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Denver is seeking a Cook to prepare meals that support residents' health and enjoyment while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen environment. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure quality, and manage dietary modifications in a high-quality dining program.

The role includes record-keeping for production and safety, stocking and sanitation duties, and occasional leadership in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.