When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.
Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.
COMMUNITY NAME Battery Park by Sunrise Job ID 2025-235256 JOB OVERVIEW The Lead Cook is responsible for performing and coordinating food preparation so that food meets and / or exceeds quality, quantity and service schedule requirements and hospitality service standards for the community. Responsible to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Executive Chef or Dining Service Coordinator. Responsible for handling all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards and complies with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food production. RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Duties
As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:
Preparation and Food ServicePrepares, coordinates and assists in managing the meal service, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance.Assists Executive Chef or Dining Service Coordinator in the following:Assists in daily shift supervisionAssists in controlling food costsAssists in maintaining controls, security of all food items and supplies in storageAssists in maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures of all meal productionAdheres to product order guide and primary vendor program as outlined in Sunrise Menu Programming and Purchasing.Manages team when Dining Services Coordinator is absent.Adheres to posted menus, coordinates and prepares food items using approved Sunrise standardized recipes in a timely fashion.Applies culinary math and measures to achieve production levels.Adheres to production sheets and instructions.Prepares correct portioning and plate presentation of all menu items and monitors for compliance and quality service standards.Prepares special dietary needs as requested.Prepares texture modified food as requested.Organizes work to meet production and service requirements.Follows all local, state/provincial and federal policies regarding food handling.Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards.Record Keeping - GeneralRecords and maintains the following measures for service standards and regulatory compliance:Records food production quantitiesRecords taste evaluation sheetsRotates menus and production sheetsRecord Keeping – Food Safety Equipment RecordsRecords and maintains the following food safety equipment records for service standards and regulatory compliance:Records equipment temperaturesRecords refrigerator temperaturesRecords freezer temperaturesRecord Keeping – Food Safety Temperature RecordsRecords and maintains the following food safety temperature records for service standards and regulatory compliance:Records cooking temperaturesRecords holding temperaturesRecords cooling temperaturesResident ServicesReviews, reads, notates and initializes the Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information.Reviews Resident Diet Book, confidential Diet Board / Indicator, Data Card or Chart.Maintains and protects the confidentiality of resident information at all times.Food Safety, Sanitation and MaintenancePerforms and assists in the rotation (FIFO –First in-First Out) and security of such food and supplies in the correct storage area.Practiced safe food handling at all times to prevent an outbreak of food borne illness.Performs and directs cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned and as needed.Maintains sanitary conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations; responsible for cleaning work areas.Maintains all cooking equipment in a safe and working order.Maintains kitchen and surrounding areas for proper directional flow, organization and supplies placement.Risk Management and General SafetyPartners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Lockout Tagout procedures.Maintains all work areas in a healthful and safe condition, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Points) applications.Performs and completes all opening and closing checklist criteria regarding energy, equipment and security.Training, and Contributing to Team SuccessParticipates actively as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goals.Demonstrates in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.Committed to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.Contributes in the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.Attends regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team Meetings, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor / Department Coordinator.Maintains compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.Performs other duties as assigned.Core CompetenciesBuilding Customer LoyaltyBuilding TrustCommunicationContributing to Team SuccessManaging Work (includes Time Management)Planning and OrganizingQuality OrientationStress ToleranceTechnical / Professional KnowledgeExperience and QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Maintains a current ServSafe® certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in the food services sanitation training to become ServSafe® certifiedAssociates Degree in Culinary Arts preferredOne (1) year experience as a cook in a Senior Living Community preferredAbility to handle multiple prioritiesPossess written and verbal skills for effective communicationCompetent in organizational, time management skillsDemonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skillsAs applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance ABOUT SUNRISEReady 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 PlansRetirement Savings PlansEmployee Assistant Program / Discount ProgramPaid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday paymyFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift Tuition ReimbursementIn 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 requirementsApply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSSunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.
COMPENSATION DISCLAIMERSelected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).
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