Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Monroe, NC

17d

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve food according to standardized recipes and menus. The role involves using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, as well as cooking methods such as grilling, baking and boiling. The Cook maintains a clean kitchen, follows sanitation and food-safety standards, and prepares meals on time. The position offers opportunities to develop professionally and advance to roles such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef or Manager of Dining Services. Brookdale describes its workplace as home-like and supportive, with training and opportunities to grow.

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 such as 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 voluntary benefits, including identity 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 coverage 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 voluntary benefits for full-time associates, including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
Qualified associates employed for at least a year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
Professional development and ongoing programs supporting health and wellness.