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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 Sunrise of Marlboro Job ID 2025-236129 JOB OVERVIEW 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. Responsible to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator. 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: • 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., • Responsible for performing other Dining Services duties when assigned by community leadership in the following areas, but not limited to:, • 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.Collaboration, Engagement, and Team Success, • 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.Core Competencies, • Written and verbal skills for effective communication, • Strong organizational and time management skills, • Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills, • 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 ABOUT SUNRISE Ready 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. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Sunrise 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 DISCLAIMER Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

Chilis - 2105 Hwy 35 [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Prep Cook] As a Link Cook at Chili's, you'll: Properly learn and execute all recipe procedures; Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen; Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Communicate ticket times to Team Members; Keep foo

Landry's - JobID: 35257 [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Prep Cook] As a Line Cook at Landry's, you'll: Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards; Ensure all food is served at the correct temperature and portion size; Maintain a clean and organized work station; Assist with inven

Texas Roadhouse - 2105 State Route 35 [Kitchen Staff / Prep Cook] As a Line Cook at Texas Roadhouse, you'll: Be responsible of meat searing and meat seasoning and meat cooking; Use proper sanitation guidelines and understand equipment and Prep Sheets; Exhibit teamwork.

Olive Garden - 230 Route 35 [Kitchen Staff / Line Cook / Food Service] As a Prep Cook at Olive Garden, you'll: Demonstrate strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes and plate presentation; Ensure commitment to safety and sanitation standards.

The Melting Pot - 2 Bridge Ave - [Line Cook / Kitchen Staff / FT & flexible PT schedules available] - As a Prep Cook @ The Melting Pot, you'll: Follow all of the company's specifications and procedures to ensure Perfect Food; Follow and uses all food safety procedures and logs; Follow all food rotat

Address: 1147 NJ-35 - [Prep Cook / Kitchen Staff] As a Food Prep at Wahoo's you will: Set up and break down workstation; Mix- wash- peel- chop- grind- strain and slice meat and vegetables; Label- stock- - inventory all ingredients; Weigh and measure ingredients to be used; Ensure quality and present

The Melting Pot - 2 Bridge Ave - [Prep Cook / Kitchen Staff / FT & flexible PT schedules available] - As a Line Cook @ The Melting Pot, you'll: Follow all of the company's specifications and procedures to ensure Perfect Food; Follow and use all food safety procedures and logs; Follow all food rotati

Sweetgreen - 575 Broad St [Kitchen Staff] As a Kitchen Lead at Sweetgreen, you'll: Ensure kitchen is clean, organized, and well-stocked throughout service; Cook and prep hot food items according to recipes and quality standards; Maintain food safety protocols including proper FIFO rotation; Conduct

Panda Express - 151 Route 35 [Food Service / Line Cook / Prep Cook] As a Kitchen Team Member at Panda Express, you'll: Provide exceptional dining experience to Guests; Greet Guests, serve food and handle payments at cash register; Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store; Follow Operatio

Job Description This position is for Alternate Ending Beer Co in Aberdeen, NJ. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, ambitious, and hard-working. Responsibilities: • Set up and stock stations with seasonal, well-prepared ingredients, • Prep and cook sauces, dressing and standard menu items, • Quickly hand stretch pizza dough during service, • Build and cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff, • Clean up station and report necessary prep to Kitchen Leads, • Stock inventory, organize walk-ins and dry goods areas, • Work in concert with Kitchen Leads to implement specials, • Cooking experience is preferred but we will train the right person, • Able to meet scheduling commitments, communicate clearly and effectively, and have reliable transportation, • Able to jump in and anticipate needs of kitchen and proactively work to meet those needs, • Attention to detail and commitment to learning and growing Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid training, • Referral program, • Bar, • 8 hour shift, • Day shift, • Monday to Friday

Job Description Overview Applebee’s is hiring Line Cooks who take pride in great food, consistency, and teamwork. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and being part of a neighborhood restaurant where people feel at home, this is the place for you. What We Offer • Competitive pay, • Health care benefits (for both part-time and full-time team members), • Flexible schedules, • Paid, on-the-job training, • Meal discounts, • Real advancement opportunities, • WOW-a-Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program Responsibilities What You’ll Do Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes and presentation standards, complete prep work, maintain a clean and organized workstation, follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, and support the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly. Qualifications • Ability to stand and move throughout the entire shift, • Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, • Strong attention to quality, cleanliness, and consistency, • Team-oriented with a positive attitude Apply today and cook up great food and good times at Applebee’s.

Job Description • We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PREP COOK position., • Location: Brookdale CC - 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738. Note: online applications accepted only., • Schedule: Full time and part time; Monday through Thursday, hours may vary. More details upon interview., • Requirements: Prior kitchen prep experience is preferred., • Perks: Uniforms and meals provided!, • Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $19.00 per hour. We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1495609. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! Founded in 1969, CulinArt manages more than 250 dining facilities for corporations, law and financial services firms, independent schools, colleges and universities, graduate schools, long-term care facilities and a variety of events & entertainment destinations across the country. Our mission is to be the industry leader in providing the highest quality dining service to our clients and guests while striving to provide maximum career opportunities for all of our team members. Our success lies in our ability not merely to adapt but to revitalize and transform our services continually, pioneering the cutting-edge and unconventional. CulinArt’s extremely diverse clientele, that includes many Fortune 500 businesses and esteemed educational institutions, affords great opportunities for career-advancing within the company across multiple industry segments and geographic regions. Job Summary Summary: Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef., • Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes., • Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality., • Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use., • Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy. Follows HACCP guidelines., • Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required., • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures., • Takes orders from customer and prepare items requiring short preparation time., • Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner., • Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations., • Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control., • Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use., • Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy., • Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply., • Resolves customer concerns. Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: • Retirement Plan, • Associate Shopping Program, • Health and Wellness Programs, • Discount Marketplace, • Identity Theft Protection, • Pet Insurance, • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Life Insurance/AD, • Disability Insurance, • Commuter Benefits, • Employee Assistance Program, • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. CulinArt maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID:1495609 CulinArt Sector

Job Description Overview Applebee’s is hiring Prep Cooks who enjoy working behind the scenes to keep the kitchen running strong. If you take pride in fresh prep, organization, and being part of a team that serves up great food in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, this role is for you. What We Offer • Competitive pay, • Health care benefits (for both part-time and full-time team members), • Flexible schedules, • Paid, on-the-job training, • Meal discounts, • Real advancement opportunities, • WOW-a-Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program Responsibilities What You’ll Do Prepare ingredients according to recipes and prep sheets, follow proper food storage and rotation, maintain a clean and organized prep area, and support overall kitchen operations. Qualifications • Ability to stand and move throughout the entire shift, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, • Strong attention to cleanliness and food quality, • Team-oriented with a positive attitude Apply today and be part of the neighborhood team at Applebee’s.

Job Description LINE COOK, ALTERNATE ENDING BEER CO. Alternate Ending Beer Co is a brewpub that serves sourdough pan pizza and other high quality pub food made with seasonal ingredients. The successful candidate will have a hands-on work ethic, energy, passion, creativity, and the desire to learn, grow and contribute. This position can be both part-time or full-time. This Job Position Offers: • Sign on Bonus to paid at 3-months in, • Competitive hourly pay, • All levels of experience welcome and needed, • Part time and full time schedules available, • Option to lean more about seasonal scratch cooking, artisan sourdough bread making, • Great opportunity to work with a wonderful, creative, talented team, • Work for a small owner-operated business with the best, most supportive team, • Opportunity for growth within the company!, • Great attitude, team mentality, • Love of food and hospitality, • 1+ years in the BOH preferred, • Weekend and holiday availability, • Ability to read and follow a recipe, • Lifting 50+ lbs, standing, navigating stairs, working in a kitchen with gluten and other allergens, • Reading and adhering to cleaning and safety protocols, • Being a team player, helping other departments with prep work, cleaning, etc..., • Attending meetings, trainings, and focusing on continuing education, • Work with team to create specials and specialty items Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Miller's Ale House - 1603 Highway 35 [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at Miller's Ale House, you'll: Be responsible for the food preparation and portioning; Support cooks as needed, occasionally being assigned a station; Ensure compliance with food handling requirements; Adhere to all rest