Sunrise Senior Living
Lead Cook – Senior Living Dining Services
2211 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235-2727
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Why Join Sunrise Senior Living
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Lead Cook, you coordinate daily food production while ensuring meals meet quality, portion, and service standards. You help guide kitchen operations to deliver safe, consistent dining experiences. What You’ll Do: • Prepare and coordinate meals using standardized recipes and posted menus • Support daily shift supervision in absence of Executive Chef or Dining Service Coordinator • Ensure proper portioning, plate presentation, and dietary modifications • Maintain accurate production sheets and temperature logs • Monitor food storage, rotation (FIFO), and inventory controls • Enforce food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards • Maintain clean, organized kitchen and work areas • Support compliance with federal and state regulations You play a key role in food quality, regulatory compliance, and kitchen efficiency. Lead Cook – Lead with Heart in a Mission-Driven Kitchen Lead Cook | Senior Living Dining | Culinary Leadership Dietary Services | Full-Time | Non-ExemptPay Range:
21.30 - 26.70Ready 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 Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
In 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 requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.