Cook at Brookdale Senior Living in South Windsor, Connecticut

Job Description:

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 timesBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.#ZR-CTWe are looking for a versatile individual who can support the dining department team. This associates will need to support all areas of dining department as needs arise- food preparation, cooking, serving, and dishwashing. Key attributes include:- Planning ahead on all assignments//tasks.-Maintaininga clean and organized kitchen.-Preparingand cookingfood items to ensure the highest quality for our residents.-Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.-Follow recipes consistently, and make adjustments basedon resident requests.-Communicate with wait staff and accommodate guests special requests.- Support the Director of Dining.Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Cooks have the option to explore exciting opportunities for advancement in positions such as Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs and Managers of Dining Services.Make Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll 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.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, 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.