Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale offers a work environment with no late nights and the possibility to grow your career. Our Cooks have the option to explore exciting advancement opportunities in positions such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Managers of Dining Services.

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.

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 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. Adherence to all sanitation and food safety standards is essential, as well as maintaining a clean kitchen and preparing food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

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

Salary Range Information: $17.50 - $18.25 / 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).

• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Ability to adhere to sanitation and food safety standards.
• Timely food preparation at specified meal times.