Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Scotts Valley, CA

3h•$20 - $24

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve food according to standardized recipes and menus. The role uses cooking experience and knowledge of methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling, along with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware. The Cook follows sanitation and food-safety standards, keeps the kitchen clean, and prepares food in time for scheduled meals. The position offers opportunities for career advancement, including Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Dining Services Manager roles. Benefits eligibility varies by employment status; part- and full-time associates have access to certain benefits, while additional benefits are available to full-time associates. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible, though they may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods such as 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 voluntary benefits, including identity 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 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 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 employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.