Cook

Calling all culinary professionals-ready to step away from late nights and into a more balanced, rewarding kitchen?

At Brookdale, you'll bring your scratch cooking skills into a high-quality, hospitality-driven environment where your work truly matters.

Enjoy a consistent schedule, a supportive team, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections in a family-focused setting.

We offer both part-time and full-time Cook positions, with clear paths for growth into Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Dining Services leadership roles.

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity , Brookdale is committed to helping you grow-not just in your career, but in your overall well-being.

No late nights.

Real work-life balance.

A kitchen with purpose.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requires knowledge of special diets.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

Current ServSafe Certification required.

Obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications.


* Ensures 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.


* 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.