Lead Cook

Brookdale Senior Living; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Brookdale Senior Living as a culinary team member in Williamsburg, Virginia. This role involves preparing and serving food in a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy a work-life balance with no late nights and free meals.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and cooking methods required.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to sanitation standards.
• Ensure timely food preparation for specified meal times.

Skills

Food safety standards

Cooking procedures

Use of cutting tools

Job description

Job Details

Join the Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg team today!

• 338 unit Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living Community nestled in the charming historic town of Williamsburg, Virginia. Williamsburg is known for its beautifully reserved colonial architecture and living history of museums.
• Bus-line accessibility
• Monthly Associate Recognition

Overview

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

• No late nights
• Free meal provided
• Work with a fun, engaged, and supportive team
• Serve our most cherished generation

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

$16.16 - $20.21 / hour