Lead Cook

Brookdale; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale South Bay is hiring a Lead Cook to join our skilled nursing and assisted living home in South Kingstown, RI. This full-time position offers opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work culture. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Join us to make lives better, including your own, with access to professional growth and benefits.

Benefits

Early Access to Paycheck

Free Meal During Shift

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience with cutting tools and cookware.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods.
• Ability to prepare food in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation and serving of food according to recipes.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards in the kitchen.
• Prepare meals in a timely manner during specified hours.

Skills

Food Safety

Culinary Skills

Time Management

Job description

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Job Description

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!

Job Description

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 Operator in 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.

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering many opportunities to grown and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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