Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • $15 - $19

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves food according to standardized recipes and menus, using knowledge of cooking procedures and methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling. The role includes working with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware; following sanitation and food safety standards; maintaining a clean kitchen; and preparing food on time for specified meal periods. Brookdale highlights opportunities for career advancement to Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Dining Services Manager roles, along with professional development and wellness programs.

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 including 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, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k).
• Associate assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral program.
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
• Optional ID 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 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 accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
• Naturalization application fee advances of up to $725 for qualified associates who have worked at Brookdale for at least one year.
• Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed