Cook

Brookdale Senior Living in; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Brookdale Senior Living as a Cook, where you will prepare quality meals while adhering to safety standards. Enjoy a supportive environment with no late nights and opportunities for career advancement, including Lead Cooks and Sous Chefs. We offer comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Team-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of grilling, baking, and boiling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of cooking procedures

Experience with cutting tools

Adherence to sanitation standards

Job description

Cook (Finance)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus.
2. Use your experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware, along with knowledge of cooking procedures such as grilling, baking, and boiling.
3. Adhere to all sanitation and food safety standards and maintain a clean kitchen.
4. Prepare food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

Additional Information:

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! Grow your career with Brookdale! Opportunities for advancement include positions such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services.

Join us if you want to work in an environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, holidays, and more. Full details are available upon application.

Salary range: $18.91 - $23.63 per hour, based on experience. Role eligible for team-based bonuses. Temporary associates may participate in the 401(k) plan but are not benefits eligible.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. We support our associates' journey to U.S. citizenship by offering to cover naturalization application fees up to $725, for qualified employees with at least one year of service.

The application window closes approximately 30 days from the posting date.