Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale offers an environment where you can become your best possible self. Our Cooks have the option to explore exciting opportunities for advancement in positions such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services.

No late nights! Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA).

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.

Responsibilities include ensuring 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. You will also adhere to all sanitation and food safety standards and maintain a clean kitchen, preparing food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

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

Salary Range Information: $16.00 - $20.18 / hour

• Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Pet Insurance.
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits.
• Variety of Associate Discounts.
• Advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs for qualified associates.

• Prior experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking, and boiling.
• Ability to adhere to sanitation and food safety standards.