Cook

Job Description

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

No late nights! Grow your career with Brookdale. Cooks have the option to explore opportunities such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, Managers of Dining Services.

You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, ongoing programs for health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans available and vary by employment status.

Part And 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 including  protection and 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 including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates not benefits eligible but may participate in company 401(k).

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers advance fees for naturalization up to $725.

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

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Use prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, 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.

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

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

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitals and Health Care

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