Cook - Brookdale Roanoke

Brookdale; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team. This role offers the opportunity for career advancement to Lead Cook or Sous Chef positions. Enjoy a supportive environment that prioritizes professional growth and wellness, with comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The position features no late nights, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. If you are eager to contribute to a team that makes lives better, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and follow food safety standards.
• Prepare food promptly at designated meal times.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Cooking Techniques

Tools

Cooking Tools

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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. Join us if you want to work in an environment that fosters growth, professional development, and wellness programs. We offer comprehensive health, life, and retirement benefits, 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

Base pay will be determined by experience and skills. The role is eligible for team-based bonuses. 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, up to $725, 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.

Responsibilities

• Properly prepare, portion, and serve food according to recipes and menus, utilizing your experience with cooking tools and techniques.
• Follow sanitation and food safety standards and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Prepare food promptly at designated meal times.

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

Salary Range: $14.97 - $18.71/hour

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Healthcare