Cook: Path to Lead Cook & Dining Manager

Brookdale; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Referral program

Paid time off

Life insurance

Adoption benefit

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale is seeking a Cook to join a senior living community in Louisiana. You will prepare meals, portion correctly, and serve with care in a safe, sanitary kitchen. The role offers clear paths to Lead Cook, Sous Chef and Dining Services Manager.

You will work in a supportive environment with benefits including health insurance and 401(k), plus early wages options for hourly staff. Brookdale emphasizes a culture of growth and resident-focused service.

Qualifications

• Proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to recipes and menus.
• Adheres to sanitation and food safety standards; maintains a clean kitchen.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. You will use your prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of your role.
• Adheres to all sanitation and food safety standards. Maintains a clean kitchen.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Timely service

Tools

Cutting tools

Job description

Brookdale is seeking a Cook to join a senior living community in Louisiana. You will prepare meals, portion correctly, and serve with care in a safe, sanitary kitchen. The role offers clear paths to Lead Cook, Sous Chef and Dining Services Manager.

You will work in a supportive environment with benefits including health insurance and 401(k), plus early wages options for hourly staff. Brookdale emphasizes a culture of growth and resident-focused service.