Cook

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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 can explore exciting advancement opportunities such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Dining Services Manager.

• 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 range 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 fees to advance 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 posting.

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Uses prior experience with 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. 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 so our residents can 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 professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

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