Cook

Brookdale Senior Living; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking a Cook to support dining services at our location in Brentwood, CA. You will follow standardized recipes, portion and serve meals, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen aligned with Brookdale’s standards.

Responsibilities include timely meal preparation, following food-handling procedures, and supporting varied dining options. Brookdale offers benefits eligibility and opportunities for advancement within the dining services team.

Qualifications

• Experience following standardized recipes and menus.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.
• Ability to prepare food in a timely manner per scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods per recipes and menus.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen in line with standards.
• Prepare meals in a timely manner at scheduled times.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Meal preparation

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

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. 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.

• 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.