Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Irvine, CA

6d•$19 - $24

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve food for residents. The role involves following standardized recipes and menus, applying cooking knowledge and experience with kitchen tools and equipment, and preparing meals on time. Cooks must maintain a clean kitchen and follow sanitation and food safety standards. The position offers opportunities to advance to roles such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Manager of Dining Services. Brookdale describes its workplace as offering professional development and programs supporting associates’ health and wellness. Benefits vary by employment status.

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 (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 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 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 who have been employed for at least one year.