Cook

Brookdale Senior Living in; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Cook to ensure quality food preparation and service. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work environment. Enjoy benefits like health insurance and paid time off while working in a drug-free workplace with no late nights.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and cooking procedures.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and adhere to food safety standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Cooking Procedures

Tools

Cutting Tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Cook (Finance)

Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Utilizes experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware, along with knowledge of cooking procedures such as grilling, baking, and boiling.

Adheres to all sanitation and food safety standards and maintains a clean kitchen. Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

Benefits and Opportunities

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 include 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, health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans. Benefits vary by employment status.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance and discount programs
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages (outside CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits

Full-Time Benefits

• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Company-provided life insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal plans
• Tuition reimbursement

Salary ranges from $14.97 to $18.71 per hour, based on 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 military personnel, and spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to cover naturalization fees for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

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