Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • Homewood, AL

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About The Position

Brookdale is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve food according to standardized recipes and menus. The role uses cooking experience and knowledge of food preparation methods, including grilling, baking, and boiling, as well as cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware. The Cook maintains a clean kitchen, follows sanitation and food safety standards, and prepares food on time for specified meal services. Brookdale highlights opportunities for career advancement to roles such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Manager of Dining Services, along with professional development and health and wellness programs. Benefits vary by employment status.

Requirements

• Prior experience using 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 for eligible part- and full-time associates.
• 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 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 Account 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, hospital indemnity insurance, and 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.
• Temporary associates may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed