Lead Cook — Path to Sous Chef & Dining Manager

Brookdale Senior Living; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages (hourly)

ID theft protection (optional)

Pet insurance (optional)

Paid Time Off (Full Time)

Paid holidays (Full Time)

Company provided life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability (short and long term)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is hiring a cook to support our dining services across facilities. You will prepare, portion and serve meals following standardized recipes, while maintaining high sanitation and food safety standards.

The role emphasizes timely meal preparation and collaboration with the team to ensure residents receive quality, nutritious meals. Base pay and benefits are determined by skills and experience, with a full benefits package available for eligible associates.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen sanitation preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and maintain food safety standards.
• Reliable and timely in food preparation for scheduled meals.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living is hiring a cook to support our dining services across facilities. You will prepare, portion and serve meals following standardized recipes, while maintaining high sanitation and food safety standards.

The role emphasizes timely meal preparation and collaboration with the team to ensure residents receive quality, nutritious meals. Base pay and benefits are determined by skills and experience, with a full benefits package available for eligible associates.