Cook - Brookdale Union

Brookdale; Gastonia (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Cook, where you can grow your career without late nights. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. This entry-level role offers opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Entry level position with cooking experience required.
• Familiarity with food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to recipes.
• Follow sanitation and food safety standards.
• Prepare food promptly during meal times.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation

Food Safety

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook - Brookdale Union role at Brookdale.

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 positions such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. Work in an environment where you can grow professionally and personally. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Benefits 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 like ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full-Time Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

Role pay is based on skills and experience and may include bonuses. Temporary associates are not benefits-eligible but can participate in the 401(k).

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to cover naturalization fees for eligible associates.

The application window closes approximately 30 days after posting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to recipes and menus, utilizing your cooking experience with various tools and methods.
• Follow sanitation and food safety standards and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Prepare food promptly during meal times.

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

Salary Range

$14.97 - $18.71 per hour

Additional Details

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