App
Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Cook

$725 per month

Brookdale Gainesville Southwest

Dover, DE
Job Description

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 Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs and Managers of Dining Services.


Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are 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 ID theft 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 in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be :
  • 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 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
  • Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
Apply
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Cook in Dover, DE vacancy
  • Pizza Maker
    Pizza MakerThe pizza maker works under the Pizza Supervisor's general direction, but is also accountable to all management team members. The pizza maker is responsible for accurately preparing and producing guests' orders. The pizza maker is responsible for maintaining...
    Suggested

    Grotto Pizza

    Dover, DE
    2 days ago
  • Line Cook
     ...will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Combining quality and bold FLAVOR starts with our Line Cooks. They bring it... every steak, every time. Get our Guests Fired Up by... Prepares high quality food items to order... 
    Suggested
    Shift work

    Longhorn Steakhouse

    Dover, DE
    2 days ago
  • Kitchen Prep - Flexible Shifts

    $14 - $18 per hour

    Pay Range $14 - $18 per hour depending on geographic location and local market demand Early Close / No Late Nights Great Work / Life Balance Career Growth Excellent Benefits including 401(k) with Employer Match Our Purpose: We pride ourselves on serving...
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Bob Evans

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • Food Prep Cook
     ...WE'RE HIRING! MODERN MATURITY CENTER PREP COOKS - BANQUETS (This is an On-Call Position) SUMMARY Assists workers engaged in preparing food for Banquets by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Washes, peels,... 
    Suggested
    Work at office
    Night shift
    Weekend work

    Modern Maturity Center

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • Grill Cook-- Corporate Dining

    $17.5 per hour

    Grill Cook-- Corporate Dining Full Time Benefits Eligible Pay Rate: $17.50 an hour Schedule: Monday through Friday Join a fast-paced corporate dining kitchen where your grill skills and consistency make a difference every shift. As Grill Cook, you'll prepare fresh menu... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Monday to Friday
    Shift work

    Brock & Company Inc.

    Dover, DE
    4 days ago
  • Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
     ...through cross-training in a variety of different positions. Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within! Now Hiring Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Makers Kitchen Prep and Pizza Makers help feed the fun by preparing orders and assisting with food prep. This is a no-... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Local area
    Immediate start

    Chuck E. Cheese

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • Line Cook (Weekend Shifts)
     ...in everything they do, there's only Wingstop. We are looking for team members who want to deliver a flavor experience. A Wingstop cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day-to-day. This position is critical to Wingstop... 
    Immediate start
    Monday to Friday
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Weekend work

    Wingstop

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • Cook
     ...Cook To deliver high quality, tasty, hot food, fast, to every guest. Essential functions include maintaining a clean, safe food handling environment, delivering high quality food to every guest, and working as a team for maximum efficiency. General job requirements... 

    Friendlys (LBJ Restaurant Group LLC)

    Dover, DE
    2 days ago
  • Cook - All Dining Rooms
    FOOD QUALITY EXPERT/CAPTAIN MISSION To deliver high quality, tasty, hot food, fast, to every guest. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintain a clean, neat, safe, food handling environment. Maintain a constant state of urgency. Deliver high quality, tasty, hot food to...

    Friendly's

    Dover, DE
    4 days ago
  • Cook (Paid Daily!)
     ...balance between work life and personal life, as well amazing benefits for your health, future, family, and happiness. As an Applebee's Cook, you will make our amazing menu items worth coming back for. You must be a great communicator and be able to work as part of a team... 
    Daily paid
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Applebee's

    Dover, DE
    2 days ago
  • Cook shift
     ...Description: Cooks are responsible for preparing great food in a timely manner. Prepare all food items consistently and adhering to all recipe standards Maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and following food safety guidelines... 
    Shift work

    Touch of Italy

    Dover, DE
    23 hours ago
  • Cook - Weekend Shift
     ...IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley terminology, plating, menu items and procedures according to company standards... 
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Weekend work

    IHOP

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • Cook

    $10 per week

     ...and work. We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces. Your responsibilities as a Cook will include, but are not limited to: Setting up and stocking prep and line stations Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the... 
    Weekly pay
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Red Lobster

    Dover, DE
    2 days ago
  • Cook
     ...Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Health insurance Paid time off We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! Prepare all served food. Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours. Memorize, record, and... 
    Flexible hours

    McGlynns Pubs

    Dover, DE
    1 day ago
  • Cook

    $16 per hour

     ...Cook at Raising Cane'sStarting hiring pay at: $16.00As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising Cane's is a fun and fast paced environment. Crank... 
    Hourly pay
    Immediate start
    All shifts
    Shift work

    Raising Cane's

    Dover, DE
    4 days ago
  • Cook- Part Time
    1435 E Lebanon Road, Dover, Delaware 19901 Job Description The Cook prepares meals according to approved menus and recipes, taking into account the special dietary needs of residents living in the community. In the absence of the Dining Services Director the cook... 
    Full time
    Part time
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Afternoon shift

    Harmony Senior Services

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • Dietary Aides/Wait Staff
    Server PositionThe Server is responsible for courteously serving resident and guest meals, and for clean-up and resetting of dining room following meal service. Assists residents when placing orders from the menu Provide beverage service (water, iced tea, juices, milk ...
    Full time
    Part time
    Flexible hours
    Afternoon shift

    Harmony Senior Services

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • As Needed - PRN - Dietary Aid

    $16.5 - $17.5 per hour

    Dietary AidePresbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of fostering teamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation and leading with compassion in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect...
    Relief

    Presbyterian Senior Living

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • Dietary Aid - Part-time
    Dietary AidWe are looking to hire a part time dishwasher/dietary aide to work in the kitchen of a medical facility.Responsibilities:washing, rinsing, drying dishes, pans and silverwarepushing cartslifting and delivering trays of fooddisposing of trashcleaningQualifications...
    Part time

    Veritas Management Group

    Dover, DE
    1 day ago
  • SR EXECUTIVE CHEF

    $100k - $115k

    Morrison Healthcare Position Title: Sr. Executive Chef Pay Grade: 16 Reports To: Sr. DFNS Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services...
    Contract work
    Local area
    Remote work
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    Compass Group, North America

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • EXECUTIVE CHEF

    $64.5k - $80k

     ...their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable patient and guest experiences. Unidine Healthcare's commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    Compass Group, North America

    Dover, DE
    1 day ago
  • Executive Chef

    $125k - $135k

     ...appearance of food. Research customer preferences and develops a menu which incorporates local foods and flavors. Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    Compass Group, North America

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • EXECUTIVE CHEF II
     ...presentation • Plan and execute menus, including modified diets, following established guidelines • Coach and train your team in cooking techniques, food safety, and service standards • Manage ordering, inventory, food costs, portions, and waste • Maintain a clean... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours
    Weekend work

    Compass Group, North America

    Dover, DE
    23 hours ago
  • Remote Tax Associate — 2+ Years Tax Prep
    A leading financial software company is seeking a remote Tax Preparer to assist customers with their tax filings. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of paid experience in preparing individual tax returns and will possess excellent customer service skills. This...
    Remote job
    Work from home

    Dev

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago
  • Dietary Aid / Server (Full-time or Part-time)
    ## Dietary Aides/Wait StaffApplylocations: Dover, Delawaretime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0036491435 E Lebanon Road, Dover, Delaware 19901# Job DescriptionThe Server is responsible for courteously serving resident and guest meals, and for...
    Full time
    Part time
    Flexible hours
    Afternoon shift

    Harmony Senior Services, LLC

    Dover, DE
    23 hours ago
  • Part time Line Cooks
     ...Part-Time Line Cook Garrisons Lake Golf Club, located in Smyrna, DE, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Part-Time Line Cook! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused... 
    Part time

    Troon

    Smyrna, DE
    3 days ago
  • Grill Cook

    $14 - $18 per hour

     ...Grill Cook Pay Range $14 - $18 per hour depending on geographic location and local market demand Early Close / No late nights Great Work Life Balance Career Growth Opportunities Excellent Benefits including 401(k) Employer Match Our Purpose: We pride... 
    Hourly pay
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Bob Evans Restaurants

    Camden Wyoming, DE
    4 days ago
  • Full-Time Dietary Aid

    $16 per hour

     ...be neatly groomed in a uniformCommunicate effectively in English and work well in a team environmentPreferred: Culinary experience (cook, commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, healthcare)Physical RequirementsProlonged standing and walking continuously, frequent... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA)

    Dover, DE
    23 hours ago
  • Dietary Aide
     ...up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc Discard leftovers and... 
    Local area

    Yona Eagle

    Dover, DE
    23 hours ago
  • Cook / Grill Operator
     ...Waffle House Cook Position At Waffle House, we are not in the food business. We are in the People Business and we are hiring immediately for full time and part time cooks (all shifts). Being in the People Business, we don't just take care of our customers. We take... 
    Weekly pay
    Full time
    Part time
    Immediate start
    All shifts
    Flexible hours
    Night shift
    Weekend work
    Day shift

    Waffle House

    Dover, DE
    3 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Cook. Be the first to apply!