Culinary Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our team at Sunrise Senior Living. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in ensuring the high-quality preparation and service of food to our residents and guests.

• Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner, adhering to established recipes and menus.
• Ensure high standards of food taste and quality are maintained at all times.
• 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 ensure 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 OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements and Risk Management programs and policies, adhering to safety rules and regulations, and practicing safety procedures at all times, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.

• One (1) year job-related experience, including food preparation in a restaurant, hotel, or other similar environment.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Maintain the following certifications and ongoing training and re-education as required by Sunrise and regulations and laws as applicable:
• CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate.
• ServSafe Manager Certificate.
• Local Health Department Food Handler Card.
• Prior culinary apprenticeship or training a plus.
• Written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families.

We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.