Brookdale
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 Cook, Sous Chef, and Manager 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 and 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.
Benefits 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 will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. The role is also eligible for team‑based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefit 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 posting date.
Responsibilities
Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Use prior experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware, combined 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 and 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
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 for residents to 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 sales professional.
Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Brookdale by 2x.
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No Late Nights!
Grow your career with Brookdale. Our cooks have the option to explore exciting opportunities for advancement in positions such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Manager 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 and 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.
Benefits 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 will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. The role is also eligible for team‑based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefit 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 posting date.
Responsibilities
Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Use prior experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware, combined 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 and 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
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 for residents to 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 sales professional.
Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Brookdale by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr