Cook

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for personal growth. As a Cook, you will prepare delicious meals while adhering to high standards of sanitation and food safety. Enjoy the flexibility of no late nights and the opportunity for career advancement into roles such as Lead Cook or Sous Chef. With a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans, you can thrive both personally and professionally. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while developing your culinary skills in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and cooking methods is essential.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards is crucial for maintaining a clean kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards.
• Ensure timely food preparation for specified meal times.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Cooking Procedures

Cutting Tools Experience

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. 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. 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

$15.76 - $19.70 / hour