Cook
About The Position
Brookdale is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve food for residents at specified meal times. The role includes preparing, portioning, and serving food according to standardized recipes and menus; using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware; applying cooking methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling; and maintaining sanitation, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness. Brookdale describes opportunities for career advancement into roles such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Manager of Dining Services. The posting notes that the position is recognized in the context of Brookdale's diversity workplace recognition and emphasizes professional development and associate wellness.
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.
- Adhere to 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
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California
- Optional 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 accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal plan benefits for full-time associates
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates
- Temporary associates may participate in the company's 401(k) program but are not eligible for other benefits
- Naturalization application fee advances up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates with at least one year of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
