Memory Care Cook - $500 Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Brookdale is seeking a Memory Care Cook to join their team. This role offers opportunities for career advancement in positions such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services. Brookdale emphasizes a work environment where employees can become their best selves, offering opportunities for professional development and programs for overall health and wellness. The company is recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025. Brookdale is a nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, providing extensive corporate support and a robust training program.
Requirements
- Experience as a cook.
- Knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions.
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
- Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
- Qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least a year may be eligible for advancement fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a memory care or healthcare setting.
- Culinary certifications.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals for residents in a memory care setting.
- Ensure food quality and presentation meet Brookdale's standards.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus ($500)
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Professional development
- Health and wellness programs
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (eligibility varies by employment status)
- 401(k) (including temporary associates)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
- Paid Time Off (Full Time Only)
- Paid holidays (Full Time Only)
- Company provided life insurance (Full Time Only)
- Adoption benefit (Full Time Only)
- Disability (short and long term) (Full Time Only)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Full Time Only)
- Health Savings Account (Full Time Only)
- Optional life and dependent life insurance (Full Time Only)
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection, pet insurance, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
