Cook

Brookdale; Tarpon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Referral program

Earned wage access

Job summary

Brookdale in Tarpon Springs, FL is hiring cooks who can prepare and portion meals according to standardized recipes. You will use cutting tools, cookware and bakeware while maintaining strict sanitation and food safety standards.

Timely meal preparation is essential to ensure a smooth dining service for residents and guests. Opportunities span Lead Cook, Sous Chef and Dining Services Manager tracks, with benefits available for both part-time and full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing food according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Adherence to sanitation and food safety standards.
• Ability to prepare food in a timely manner during meal times.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to recipes and menus.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Time management

Cooking techniques

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

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. Build your professional growth and wellness in a supportive environment.

Benefits (Part Time & Full Time)

• 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

Benefits (Full Time Only)

• 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 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. Brookdale offers to cover fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Uses experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, and knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling.
• 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.