Cook

Brookdale is recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

We offer career growth opportunities for Cooks, including Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services. No late nights, and you will earn more than a paycheck through professional development, overall health and wellness programs, and a full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans.

Part-Time & Full-Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits ( protection, pet insurance)

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, legal plan)
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. The role is also eligible for team‑based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers up to $725 toward naturalization (Form N-400) application costs for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of posting.

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

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home‑like feel and all‑around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings for residents to find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care