Cook
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 maintains a clean kitchen, follows sanitation and food-safety standards, and prepares food on time for scheduled meals. Brookdale describes opportunities for career advancement to Lead Cook, Sous Chef and Manager of Dining Services roles, along with professional development and wellness programs. The posting highlights Brookdale's recognition by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and identifies the company as an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.
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 varies by 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 identity 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 voluntary benefits for full-time associates, including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
- Brookdale advances naturalization application fees of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with the company for at least one year.
- Professional development, career growth opportunities, and programs focused on health and wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
