Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Painted Post, NY

21d•$16 - $20

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve food for residents according to standardized recipes and menus. The role uses cooking experience and tools such as cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware, with methods including grilling, baking, and boiling. The Cook maintains food safety and sanitation standards, keeps the kitchen clean, and prepares meals on time. The position offers opportunities for career advancement, including Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Dining Services Manager roles. Part-time and full-time benefit eligibility varies; temporary associates are not benefits eligible, though they may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

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.
Adhere to 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 (eligible part-time and full-time associates)
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California
Optional voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance
Paid time off (full-time associates)
Paid holidays (full-time associates)
Company-provided life insurance (full-time associates)
Adoption benefit (full-time associates)
Short- and long-term disability (full-time associates)
Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time associates)
Health Savings Account (full-time associates)
Optional life and dependent life insurance (full-time associates)
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan (full-time associates)
Tuition reimbursement (full-time associates)
Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.