Cook

Brookdale; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

A leading senior living community provider in Olympia, WA is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals while ensuring cleanliness and food safety. This role offers opportunities for advancement into higher positions such as Lead Cooks or Sous Chefs. In addition to a supportive work environment, you will enjoy competitive pay, full health benefits, and wellness programs. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and veteran-friendly hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with proper food preparation and serving techniques.
• Ability to adhere to sanitation and food safety standards.
• Experience using cutting tools and cookware.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food.
• Maintain a clean kitchen.
• Prepare food in a timely manner.

Skills

Proper food preparation

Knowledge of cooking procedures

Sanitation and food safety standards

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

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 can explore advancement opportunities as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, or Managers of Dining Services.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. Join us to work in an environment where you can become your best self. Earn more than a paycheck and enjoy professional development and ongoing wellness programs. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Benefits Eligibility

Part and Full Time Benefits:

• 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:

• 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 is 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 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

• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Use experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware along with knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking, and boiling as a critical part of your role.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food safety standards. Maintain a clean kitchen.
• Prepare food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

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

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:

• 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.