Cook

Brookdale; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Earned wages access (hourly associates

Job summary

Brookdale is seeking a Cook to join our dining services team in Biloxi, MS. You will follow standardized recipes, portion food accurately, and ensure timely meal service in a clean, safe kitchen. This role supports residents with high-quality meals and participates in maintaining food-safety standards.

Experience in professional kitchens is preferred. We offer opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment with competitive benefits for both part-time and full-time associates.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen settings.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and menus.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food-safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to recipes and menus.
• Keeps kitchen clean and organized, maintaining sanitation standards.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

Skills

Cooking

Attention to detail

Sanitation

Job description

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. Build your professional growth and wellness in a supportive environment.

Benefits (Part Time & 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

Benefits (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. 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. Brookdale offers to cover fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Uses experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, and knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling.
• 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.