Cook Part-Time

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.

Requirements

• Experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling.
• Sanitation and food safety standards adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Food Handlers Card.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and standardized procedures.

Benefits

• Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans.
• 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.

Pay

• Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience.

Schedule

• Part and Full Time schedules available.

About Brookdale

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