Cook

Brookdale; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Brookdale is hiring a cook in La Crosse, WI. You’ll work without late nights and have growth paths toward Lead Cook, Sous Chef, or Dining Services Manager. Brookdale offers comprehensive health, life, and retirement benefits, plus ongoing professional development.

Veterans and military spouses are welcome to apply. As part of our dining team, you’ll follow approved recipes, maintain a clean, safe kitchen, and deliver prepared meals on schedule while providing friendly hospitality to residents

Qualifications

• Experience following standardized recipes and menus.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.
• Ability to prepare food timely for meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion and serve food according to recipes and menus.
• Maintain sanitation and a clean kitchen at all times.
• Ensure food is prepared and served on time.

Skills

No late nights

Gracious hospitality

Food safety

Education

Some High School

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.


• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.


• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.


• Industry leader in clinical care.


• Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.


• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

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

• 401(k)


• Associate assistance program


• 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


• 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

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.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25025626


• Job Category Community Operations


• Posting Date 08/04/2026, 05:31 PM


• Degree Level Some High School


• Job Schedule Full time


• Hiring Range Minimum and Maximum Per Period $16.00 - $19.18 / hour