Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Syracuse, NY

8d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve food according to standardized recipes and menus while following sanitation and food safety standards. The role includes using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, and applying cooking methods such as grilling, baking and boiling. Cooks prepare food on time for specified meal periods and maintain a clean kitchen. The position offers opportunities for career advancement to roles such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef and Manager of Dining Services. Brookdale describes its workplace as focused on hospitality, resident comfort and connection, clinical care, training and career development.

Requirements

Prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods such as 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.
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).
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 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 accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible 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.