Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Akron, OH

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 must follow sanitation and food safety standards, maintain a clean kitchen, and prepare food on time for scheduled meal services. Brookdale highlights opportunities for professional development and advancement to positions such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef and Manager of Dining Services. The posting states that no late nights are required.

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.
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 depends on employment status).
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional voluntary benefits, including 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 for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance and a legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.