PT Cooks Needed

Brookdale; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale in Charlotte, NC is hiring cooks who play a vital role in food preparation, ensuring quality and safety in the kitchen. Cooks are encouraged to advance to Lead Cooks or Managers of Dining Services.

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off for full-time roles, and access to tuition reimbursement. This role supports veterans and military spouses, with Brookdale offering to assist with naturalization fees for eligible associates.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food according to standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience with food preparation and kitchen tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to established recipes.
• Maintain a clean kitchen adhering to safety standards.
• Ensure timely food preparation during meal times.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of cooking procedures

Sanitation and food safety

Use of cutting tools

Job description

Job Description

Grow your career with Brookdale! Our cooks have the option to explore opportunities for advancement such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services.

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 insuranceOptional 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus. Uses prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of the 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.