Cook

Brookdale Senior Living; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking dedicated Cooks to join their team. This role offers exciting opportunities for career advancement, including Lead Cooks and Sous Chefs. Enjoy a supportive environment that prioritizes your growth and well-being, with access to comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and professional development programs. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including veterans and military spouses. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others while advancing your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and knowledge of cooking methods.
• Adherence to sanitation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to recipes and menus.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and adhere to food safety standards.
• Prepare meals timely for specified meal times.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Cooking Procedures

Use of Cutting Tools

Tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Overview

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. A full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Benefits Eligibility

Part and Full Time:

• 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:

• 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. 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. 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.

Salary Range Information

$14.18 - $17.73 / hour