Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•South Kingstown, RI

8d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Brookdale South Bay is a 66-apartment assisted living home and a 41-bed private pay skilled nursing community located in South Kingstown, RI. This is a full-time position with shifts from 11 am to 7 pm. Brookdale offers opportunities for career growth, professional development, and ongoing health and wellness programs. The company prides itself on a culture of caring, recognizing staff through awards, and providing a diverse and fulfilling team environment with strong support. Brookdale is recognized by US News as a Best Assisted Living in 2026 and by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 and 2025. Cooks have the option to advance into roles such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services. The company offers a full suite of benefits, with eligibility varying by employment status.

Requirements

Prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling

Nice To Haves

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year may be eligible for advancement fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.

Responsibilities

Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. You will use your prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of your role.
Adheres to all sanitation and food safety standards. Maintains a clean kitchen.
Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times

Benefits

Early Access to Paycheck
One Free Meal During Your Shift
Clinical Pathways and Growth at Brookdale
Largest Senior Living Operator in the United States
Monthly Everyday Hero award and prizes (PTO & Bonus)
Established Associate Committee
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (Part and Full Time)
401(k) (Part and Full Time, Temporary associates may participate)
Associate assistance program (Part and Full Time)
Employee discounts (Part and Full Time)
Referral program (Part and Full Time)
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance (Part and Full Time)
Paid Time Off (Full Time Only)
Paid holidays (Full Time Only)
Company provided life insurance (Full Time Only)
Adoption benefit (Full Time Only)
Disability (short and long term) (Full Time Only)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Full Time Only)
Health Savings Account (Full Time Only)
Optional life and dependent life insurance (Full Time Only)
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan (Full Time Only)
Tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only)