Cook

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 can explore advancement opportunities as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, or Managers of Dining Services. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. Join us to work in an environment where you can become your best self. Earn more than a paycheck and enjoy professional development and ongoing wellness programs. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Benefits Eligibility Part and Full Time Benefits: 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: 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 is 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. 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 Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Use experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware along with knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking, and boiling as a critical part of your role. Adhere to all sanitation and food safety standards. Maintain a clean kitchen. Prepare 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr