Part Time - Senior Living Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Brentwood, TN

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a part-time Senior Living Cook. The cook prepares, portions, and serves food according to standardized recipes and menus, using cooking tools and equipment and methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling. The role includes following sanitation and food-safety standards, keeping the kitchen clean, and preparing food on time for scheduled meals. Brookdale highlights career development opportunities, including advancement to Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Manager of Dining Services roles. The posting notes that benefits vary by employment status and that temporary associates are not benefits eligible, though they may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

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 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 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 ID theft protection and pet insurance.
Full-time-only paid time off and paid holidays.
Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts and 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, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
Eligible associates who have been with Brookdale for at least a year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.