Culinary Specialist

Join Our Team as a Culinary Specialist! Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity No Late Nights!

Make a positive impact on lives, including your own, by joining us! At Brookdale, you will earn more than just a paycheck—you will find opportunities for career growth through professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans that vary based on your employment status.

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

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Short and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plans
• Tuition reimbursement

Your base pay will be based on your skills and experience, and you will also have the chance to earn team-based bonuses. Note that temporary associates are not eligible for the benefits but can participate in the 401(k) program.

We welcome veterans, transitioning active-duty military, and military spouses to apply! For qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year, Brookdale will advance fees for naturalization application costs (Form N-400) up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.

Please apply soon, as the application window is expected to close within 30 days of this posting.

• Support the Dining Services Director in maintaining high resident satisfaction, managing costs, upholding sanitation standards, and training employees to provide outstanding quality food and service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure safe food handling practices are monitored and enforced.
• Participate in food inventory management.
• A college degree in hospitality or related experience is preferred. Experience in various food service operations is considered an asset.
• Current Serv Safe Certification is required.

At Brookdale, we strive to foster gracious hospitality and create a home-like environment for our residents and their families. Join us to help create connections through entertaining events and gatherings, while being part of an industry leader in clinical care.

We have over 675 communities nationwide, providing plenty of opportunities for growth and learning in your culinary career.