Cook

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

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking Cooks to join their team in Sherman, Texas. This role offers the opportunity for career advancement while ensuring the preparation and serving of quality meals. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of cooking methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes.
• Adhere to sanitation and food safety standards.
• Prepare food promptly at designated meal times.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Cooking Methods

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 and wellness programs. We offer a full suite of 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 (excluding 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
• Adoption benefit
• Disability insurance (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plans
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay will be determined by skills and experience. The role is eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits-eligible but may participate in the 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 advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, 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

1. Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Use your experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware, along with knowledge of cooking methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling.
2. Adhere to sanitation and food safety standards. Maintain a clean kitchen.
3. Prepare food promptly at designated meal times.

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

Salary Range: $14.18 - $17.73 per hour