Cook

Brookdale Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living solutions, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and services to enhance the lives of older adults. With a focus on creating vibrant communities that offer independence, wellness, and meaningful experiences, Brookdale has earned its reputation as one of America’s greatest workplaces for diversity, recognized by Newsweek in both 2024 and 2025. Our comprehensive approach combines quality senior care with a respectful and supportive working environment for our employees. We strive to foster a culture where every team member can grow professionally and personally, making a real difference in the lives of residents and their families.

As a Cook at Brookdale Senior Living in Amarillo, TX, you will play a vital role in delivering nutritious and delicious meals that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $14.53 to $18.17 per hour, depending on your skills and experience. You will work in a dynamic environment where your culinary talents contribute directly to the well-being and joy of our senior residents. The role includes adherence to stringent food preparation protocols, portion control, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. As a key member of our dining services team, you will have opportunities to advance into leadership roles such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef, or Dining Services Manager.

Brookdale supports its team members with an excellent benefits package tailored to both part-time and full-time associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, associate assistance programs, employee discounts, referral incentives, and early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of California). Full-time employees additionally receive paid time off, paid holidays, company-provided life insurance, adoption assistance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We also offer optional voluntary benefits like ID theft protection, pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plans.

Brookdale values diversity and encourages veterans, military personnel transitioning to civilian life, and military spouses to apply. We also provide support for associates seeking U.S. citizenship by advancing naturalization application fees for qualified employees. Join a community where your work makes a tangible difference every day, and where your career can flourish with ongoing professional development and a supportive workplace culture. Become part of a recognized leader in senior living and take pride in helping us make lives better, including your own.