Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale offers a supportive environment with 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. You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development and ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

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.
• Maintains a clean kitchen and adheres to all sanitation and food safety standards.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

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

Salary Range Information: $17.01 - $21.27 / hour

• Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Pet Insurance.
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits.
• Variety of Associate Discounts.
• Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA).
• Support for U.S. citizenship application fees for qualified associates.

• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking, and boiling.
• Ability to prepare food according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Adherence to sanitation and food safety standards.
• Time management skills to prepare food in a timely manner at specified meal times.