Cook

Brookdale Senior Living in; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living seeks a Cook to ensure the proper preparation and serving of food. This role involves utilizing cooking skills and adhering to sanitation standards while providing opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a supportive environment with various benefits and no late nights.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and cooking procedures.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Cooking Procedures

Sanitation Standards

Tools

Cutting Tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Cook (Finance)

Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Utilizes experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware, along with knowledge of cooking procedures such as grilling, baking, and boiling. Adheres to all sanitation and food safety standards and maintains a clean kitchen. Prepares food in a timely manner to meet specified meal times.

Benefits and Opportunities

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. No late nights! Opportunities for career advancement include positions such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services.

We offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and personally. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and various wellness programs. Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off, holidays, company-provided life insurance, adoption benefits, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, optional life and dependent life insurance, and other voluntary benefits. Part-time employees may be eligible for some benefits, including a 401(k) plan.

We encourage veterans, transitioning active-duty military personnel, and military spouses to apply. We also support associates in their journey to U.S. citizenship by offering to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, for qualified associates with at least one year of employment.

Compensation

Salary ranges from $17.33 to $21.66 per hour, based on skills and experience. The role may also include team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits-eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

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