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Cook

Brookdale Senior Living

Test Valley

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for growth! As a Cook, you'll have the opportunity to advance into roles such as Lead Cook or Sous Chef while enjoying a work-life balance with no late nights. You'll earn more than just a paycheck; with a full suite of health benefits and professional development opportunities, you can thrive in your career. The role includes preparing delicious meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. If you're passionate about making lives better, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Employee Discounts
Referral Program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

  • Prior experience with food preparation and cooking methods is essential.
  • Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve food according to standardized recipes and menus.
  • Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards.

Skills

Food Preparation
Knowledge of Cooking Procedures
Sanitation and Food Safety Standards
Experience with 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. 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
$17.33 - $21.66 / hour
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