Cook/Server
About The Position
The Cook/Server prepares, portions, and serves food according to standardized recipes and menus, using cooking knowledge and experience with kitchen tools and equipment. The role also involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness and following sanitation and food safety standards, while preparing meals on time for specified meal periods. Brookdale offers opportunities for career advancement, including Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Dining Services Manager roles, along with professional development and wellness programs. The position is part of a company that provides senior living services and emphasizes hospitality, comfort, and resident connection.
Requirements
- Prior experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
- Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods, including grilling, baking, and boiling.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, portion, and serve food according to standardized recipes and menus.
- Use cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware, and apply cooking methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling.
- Follow sanitation and food safety standards and maintain a clean kitchen.
- Prepare food in a timely manner for specified meal times.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
- 401(k) for eligible part-time and full-time associates; temporary associates may also participate.
- Associate assistance program.
- Employee discounts.
- Referral program.
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
- Optional benefits including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
- Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
- Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
- Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
- Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible full-time associates.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
- Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
- Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
- Optional benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
- Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.
- Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
