Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

As a Cook at Sunrise of Buffalo Grove, you will use your knowledge and experience in food production to ensure the proper, timely, and safe preparation and service of food according to established recipes. Your role will also involve adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements and maintaining a safe and orderly kitchen.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring high standards for food taste and quality are upheld at all times.
• Preparing and serving meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established standardized recipes and menus.
• Utilizing production sheets to accurately record food production quantities and cooking, holding, and cooling temperatures.
• Preparing required dietary modifications as ordered.
• Stocking, rotating, dating, and storing product according to food safety standards and regulations.
• Maintaining clean and organized kitchen, storage, and work areas.
• Completing assigned cleaning duties and ensuring accuracy of daily and weekly cleaning logs.
• Maintaining accurate equipment logs and reporting any issues promptly.
• Complying with OSHA and other safety regulations, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Performing dishwashing tasks and light janitorial duties as needed.

You will also engage in collaboration and team success by:

• Actively participating and committing to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrating our Team Member Credo in daily interactions.
• Committing to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Maintaining compliance in assigned required training.

About Sunrise: Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans.
• Retirement Savings Plans.
• Employee Assistance Program / Discount Program.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only).
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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