Lead Cook

Brookdale South Bay is Hiring a Lead Cook!

Brookdale South Bay is a Wonderful 66 Apartment Assisted Living Home/41 Bed Private Pay Skilled Nursing Community located in South Kingstown, RI! Full‑time, must be able to work weekends.

Work schedule:

• 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
• Must have some flexibility with hours
• Must be available to work some holidays

• Early access to paycheck
• One free meal during your shift
• The clinical pathways and growth at Brookdale are endless and we will support you in that growth!
• Largest Senior Living Operator in the United States

Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career.

• We pride ourselves with a culture of caring
  . All leadership team members and associates partner together to make sure each resident feels like they are family.
  • We recognize our staff with our monthly Everyday Hero award and prizes (PTO & Bonus).
  • We have an established Associate Committee to give our associates a voice.
  • We have a diverse and fulfilling team environment and commit to providing our employees the support they need!

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

No Late Nights! Grow your career with Brookdale! Our cooks have the option to explore exciting opportunities for advancement in positions such as Sous Chefs and Managers of Dining Services.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

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

• 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

• 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 in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. 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. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N‑400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

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

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. You will use your prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of your role.
• 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.