Lead Cook

Brookdale Senior Living; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is hiring a Lead Cook for their South Bay facility. The position offers full-time hours with weekends and provides various benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and growth opportunities. Join a team that values a culture of caring, with a focus on professional development and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Early Access to Paycheck

One Free Meal During Shift

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience using cutting tools and cookware.
• Knowledge of cooking methods including grilling and baking.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper preparation and serving of food according to recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and adheres to food safety standards.
• Prepares food in a timely manner for specified meal times.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Cooking Procedures

Job description

Overview

Brookdale South Bay is Hiring a Lead Cook!

Brookdale South Bay is a Wonderful 41 bed Private Pay Skilled Nursing/66 Apartment Assisted Living Home located in South Kingstown, RI!

Position Hours:

• Full-Time 6a-2p to include Every Other weekend

Why Join Brookdale South Bay?

• Early Access to Paycheck
• One Free Meal During Your Shift
• The Clinical Pathways and Growth at Brookdale are Endless and we will Support you in that growth!
• Largest Senior Living Operatorin the United States

Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career.

• We pride ourselves with a culture of caring. All leadership team members and associates partner together to make sure each resident feels like they are family.• We recognize our staff with our monthly Everyday Hero award and prizes (PTO & Bonus).• We have an established Associate Committee to give our associates a voice.• We have a diverse and fulfilling team environment and commit to providing our employees the support they need!

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 option to explore exciting opportunities for advancement in positions such as Sous Chefs and Managers of Dining Services.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time 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 Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

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

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

Salary Range Information

$18.72 - $23.40 / hour