Cook

Brookdale; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality provider as a Cook. Enjoy career growth opportunities in a supportive environment with no late nights! Brookdale offers full benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development, while you help make lives better for the residents.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral program

Qualifications

• Ensure proper food preparation, portioning, and serving according to recipes.
• Adhere to sanitation and food safety standards.
• Prepare food in a timely manner at designated meal times.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation and cooking duties.
• Maintain cleanliness according to sanitation standards.
• Serve food at designated meal times.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Cooking Methods

Job description

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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 option to explore opportunities for advancement into 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! We offer professional development opportunities, health and wellness programs, and a full suite of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans, which vary by employment status.

Benefits Eligibility

• 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

Full-Time Benefits

• 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
• Additional voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plans
• Tuition reimbursement

The base pay will be determined by your 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 offers to cover naturalization (Form N-400) application fees for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year, up to $725, less taxes and withholding.

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper food preparation, portioning, and serving according to recipes and menus. Use your experience with kitchen tools and cooking methods including grilling, baking, and boiling.
• Adhere to sanitation and food safety standards. Maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Prepare food in a timely manner at designated meal times.

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

About Us

• Provide gracious hospitality and neighborliness for residents and families.
• Create a home-like environment and comfort for residents and visitors.
• Host events and gatherings to foster community connections.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Operate over 675 communities nationwide, offering growth and learning opportunities for sales professionals.
• Extensive corporate support and training programs.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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