Cook

Brookdale Senior Living; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can grow your culinary career without late nights! This role offers opportunities to advance to positions like Lead Cook or Sous Chef while making a positive impact on residents' lives. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans, as well as professional growth programs. If you're passionate about cooking and want to work in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• Experience with various cooking techniques and tools.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to recipes and menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety standards.
• Ensure timely food preparation for designated meal times.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety Standards

Sanitation Practices

Tools

Grilling Equipment

Baking Equipment

Boiling Equipment

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 opportunity to advance to roles 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 self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can develop your career through professional growth programs and wellness initiatives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans, which 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 such as ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability insurance (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plans
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay will be determined based on your skills and experience. The role is also eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits-eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) plan.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale supports associates in their journey to U.S. citizenship by offering to cover naturalization (Form N-400) application fees, up to $725, for qualified associates with at least one year of service.

The application window is expected to close within 30 days of posting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to recipes and menus, utilizing your experience with cooking tools and techniques such as grilling, baking, and boiling.
• Follow all sanitation and food safety standards and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Prepare food promptly at designated meal times.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range: $14.18 - $17.73 per hour