Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Newberg, OR

11d

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve food for residents according to standardized recipes and menus. The role involves using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, and applying cooking methods such as grilling, baking and boiling. The Cook follows sanitation and food-safety standards, keeps the kitchen clean, and prepares food on time for specified meal services. The posting highlights opportunities for career advancement to Lead Cook, Sous Chef and Manager of Dining Services roles, as well as 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 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 (eligibility varies by employment status).
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 full-time associates.
Paid holidays for full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance and legal plan for full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for 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.
Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.