Cook: Path to Lead Cook, Sous Chef & Dining Manager

Brookdale; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate discounts

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Brookdale is looking for experienced cooks who can progress to Lead Cook, Sous Chef or Manager of Dining Services within a national network of communities. This role emphasizes gracious hospitality, resident-focused service and teamwork.

You will ensure proper food preparation, portioning and timely service while maintaining high cleanliness and sanitation standards; the company offers health, life and retirement benefits, plus ongoing development programs.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Adheres to all sanitation and food safety standards. Maintains a clean kitchen.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Brookdale is looking for experienced cooks who can progress to Lead Cook, Sous Chef or Manager of Dining Services within a national network of communities. This role emphasizes gracious hospitality, resident-focused service and teamwork.

You will ensure proper food preparation, portioning and timely service while maintaining high cleanliness and sanitation standards; the company offers health, life and retirement benefits, plus ongoing development programs.