Full-Time Cook

Brookdale Senior Living • Ballwin, MO

75d

About The Position

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale offers a unique opportunity for Cooks to grow their careers. Our Cooks have the option to explore exciting opportunities for advancement in positions such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Requirements

• Prior experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Uses prior experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Applies knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking, and boiling.
• Adheres to all sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintains a clean kitchen.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

Benefits

• Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans available.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Associate assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral program.
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA).
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Adoption benefit.
• Disability (short and long term).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities