Cook

Sunrise Senior Living•Bellevue, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. You will build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members, gaining joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Sunrise Senior Living has been certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights for the 8th time. The Cook uses their knowledge and experience in food production to ensure the proper, timely, and safe preparation and service of food according to established recipes, while adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements and maintaining a safe and orderly kitchen. This role is responsible for effectively managing all food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator. As part of the Sunrise team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond, celebrating the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to those you serve. The company offers support, benefits, and growth opportunities for a fulfilling career.

Requirements

Written and verbal skills for effective communication
Strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities
One (1) year job related experience including food preparation in a restaurant, hotel, or other similar environment
High School Diploma/GED
Maintain CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate
Maintain ServSafe® Manager Certificate
Maintain Local Health Department Food Handler Card

Nice To Haves

Prior culinary apprenticeship or training a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure high standards for food taste and quality are upheld at all times.
Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established standardized recipes and menus.
Utilize production sheets to accurately record food production quantities and cooking, holding, and cooling temperatures.
Prepare required dietary modifications as ordered.
Use Sunrise systems per guidelines for order taking and meal delivery to ensure accuracy.
Stock, rotate, date, and store product according to food safety standards and regulations.
Maintain clean and organized kitchen, storage, and work areas.
Complete assigned cleaning duties and ensures accuracy of daily and weekly cleaning logs.
Maintain accurate equipment logs and report any issues promptly.
Maintain all cooking equipment in a safe and working order and report any issues promptly.
Comply with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and Risk Management programs and policies, adhere to safety rules and regulations, and practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Perform dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
Operate dish machine(s) according to manufacturer instructions.
Perform light janitorial duties, including but not limited to sweeping work areas, sanitizing production areas, and emptying trash.
Clean assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods, and ventilation screens.
Assist with service in the dining areas as needed.
Participate and commit to working toward team goals.
Demonstrate our Team Member Credo in daily interactions.
Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
Contribute to the overall engagement programs for both residents and team members.
Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Dining Services Coordinator (DSC).
Maintain 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.