Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Florham Park, NJ
•$19 - $23

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 cooking methods such as grilling, baking and boiling. The Cook must follow sanitation and food safety standards, keep the kitchen clean, and prepare meals on time for specified meal periods. Brookdale highlights opportunities for career advancement into roles such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef and Manager of Dining Services, as well as professional development and wellness programs. Benefits vary by employment status. The posting states that the application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the posting date.

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
  • Advance of naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates employed for at least one year
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