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As a Cook at Sunnyside’s on-site restaurant, you’ll prepare high-quality, nourishing meals. Our residents look forward to mealtimes, and you’ll play a key role in making each dining experience special. Whether you're sautéing, baking, prepping, or plating, you’ll be part of a collaborative kitchen team dedicated to great food, excellent service, and meaningful daily interactions.\nPrepare and cook a variety of foods using established recipes and portion standards\nEnsure food is served at the proper temperature and plated attractively\nFollow safe food handling practices, sanitation procedures, and kitchen protocols\nSet up and stock stations as needed for service\nPerform food prep tasks (e.g., chopping, portioning, sauces, soups, etc.)\nAssist in dishwashing and kitchen cleanup as needed\nLabel, date, and rotate food items using FIFO (First In, First Out)\nMonitor inventory and stock deliveries as assigned\nReport directly to and take direction from the Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef\nWork special events or functions as needed\nSupport and help train new team members\nCommitment to cleanliness, consistency, and safety \nMaintain a positive, respectful, resident-focused attitude at all times\nRequirements\nPrior cooking experience in a restaurant or dining services is preferred\nServe Safe Certification (or ability to obtain)\nAbility to read, scale, and follow recipes accurately\nExcellent time management and multitasking skills\nComfortable with varying volumes of service and timelines\nStrong communication skills and team collaboration\nA positive, service-oriented attitude toward residents and coworkers\nWillingness to maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment at all times\nIn addition to a rewarding career opportunity, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:\nPersonal Leave\nPaid Sick Leave\nPaid Vacation Leave\nPaid Holidays\nChoice of 3 Medical Plans, Including an HSA Option\nPrescription Drug Coverage\nDental Coverage\nVision Coverage\nCompany Paid Life Insurance\nCompany Paid Short-term Disability Insurance\nCompany Paid Long-term Disability Insurance\nFlexible Spending Account\n401(k) Plan with Company Match\nSupplemental Life, Accident & Cancer Insurance\nTuition Assistance\nUniform Reimbursement\nLicense Reimbursement\nMD Ortho - Free Telemedicine & Direct Orthopedic Services\nGarner Health - Expert Doctor Matching & Healthcare Savings\nFree membership to our on-site wellness center\nOn-Site Credit Union\nOn-Site Hair Salon\nOn-Site Massage Therapy & Esthetician Services\nDiscounted Movie Tickets\nEmployee Emergency Relief Fund\nEmployee Assistance Program\nReady to Love Where You Work?\nLocated on 150+ scenic acres in the Shenandoah Valley, Sunnyside is more than a workplace-it’s a warm, welcoming community where you can grow, thrive, and make a difference every day. 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