Cook

Brookdale Senior Living in; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is hiring a Cook, responsible for food preparation, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining a clean kitchen. This role offers opportunities for advancement to positions like Lead Cook and Sous Chef. Enjoy a supportive work environment with various benefits, including health insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Cooking procedures

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.
4. Maintain a clean kitchen environment.
5. Prepare food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

Company Overview & Benefits:

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! Opportunities for career advancement to roles such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services.

We offer a supportive environment for personal and professional growth, including health and wellness programs, full health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans, which vary by employment status.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Associate assistance and referral programs
• Employee discounts
• Early access to earned wages (outside CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits (ID theft, pet insurance, etc.)
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Company-provided life insurance
• Adoption and disability benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation:

Salary ranges from $15.76 to $19.70 per hour, based on skills and experience. Role eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the 401(k) plan.

Additional Information:

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

The application window is expected to close within 30 days of the posting date.

Salary Minimum: $15.76

Salary Maximum: $19.70