Cook - Path to Lead Cook & Dining Services Roles

Brookdale; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early wage access

ID theft protection

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Company life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability (short & long term)

FSAs

Health Savings Account

Voluntary life insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and portion meals in a resident-focused kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, manage timing for meals, and maintain a clean, safe cooking area in a community setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to food safety standards with opportunities for growth within Brookdale's dining services across communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion controls.
• Commitment to sanitation, safety and quality standards.

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

Cooking skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Brookdale is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and portion meals in a resident-focused kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, manage timing for meals, and maintain a clean, safe cooking area in a community setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to food safety standards with opportunities for growth within Brookdale's dining services across communities.