About the Role
Brookdale is seeking Cooks to join their team. This role offers opportunities for advancement and professional development in a supportive work environment. The company emphasizes a healthy work-life balance with no late nights.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meals according to recipes and standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Requirements
- Previous cooking experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
- Must have at least one year of tenure to qualify for naturalization fee advancement.
Skills
- Cooking
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Teamwork
- Communication
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Salary/Compensations
- Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience.
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
- Paid Time Off (Full Time Only)
- Paid holidays (Full Time Only)
- Company provided life insurance (Full Time Only)
- Adoption benefit (Full Time Only)
- Disability (short and long term) (Full Time Only)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Full Time Only)
- Health Savings Account (Full Time Only)
- Optional life and dependent life insurance (Full Time Only)
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan (Full Time Only)
- Tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only)
- Advancement 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.
About the Company
- Brookdale is recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
- Brookdale offers gracious hospitality and neighborliness for residents and families.
- The company provides a home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
- Brookdale hosts entertaining events and gatherings for residents to find connections.
- Brookdale is an industry leader in clinical care.
- Brookdale is a nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025.
- Brookdale offers extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
